Associate Professor Fei Sim is a prominent academic at Curtin University, Western Australia. Fei has a Doctoral degree in Pharmacy, is the first female and first from a diverse cultural background to serve as National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Formerly the WA President (2017-2021), she is immediate past chair of the Australian Pharmacy Leaders Forum, fostering national pharmacy leaders’ collaboration. Fei is a member of various government committees at both state and federal levels. Her dedication extends to teaching and research, including collaboration with the University of Sydney, focusing on evidence to shape the future of pharmacy practice globally. She is a graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (in the UK).

Robert Taylor, a Senior Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri, Narungga, and Nganguraku man, has spent his life deeply engaged in the preservation and sharing of his cultural heritage. Beginning his journey at the age of 8 by learning the didgeridoo, Robert expanded his cultural practice to dance by age 11, and has since become a prominent cultural ambassador. His work spans over 15 years across three communities, with performances both nationally and internationally, including notable events for Prince William, Kate Middleton, and the Dalai Lama, as well as for South Australian leadership.

Robert’s deep connection to his ancestral lands, from the Adelaide Plains to the Yorke Peninsula, and the Murray and Coorong regions, has shaped his mission. He aims to honor the footsteps of his ancestors through a spiritual and physical connection to the land, inspiring future generations to protect and understand their cultural heritage. By carrying and sharing knowledge through music, dance, and education, Robert continues to bridge the past with the future, fostering a greater appreciation for Indigenous culture.