Meet the TeaM
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Toby grew up in small country towns in remote Northern Territory and places he gets to call home include Arnhem Land and Kakadu.
Since 2021 he has been volunteering on the Board of NT Rugby, and in that time had countless conversations with Indigenous communities, schools and rugby organisations, and whilst listening to some of the problems they’re trying to solve, founded Deadly Rugby.
Toby is passionate about giving back to his community, and making a difference in kids lives. He believes that the key to change, is to focus on the hearts and minds of our kids.
Deadly Camps aims to enable real change through real connections. Effecting real change and creating real opportunities, through the power of sport. This is what real healing and progress could look like at the grass roots level.
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Dr. Richard “Richie” Fejo is a Larrakia Man from Darwin from his father, his grandfather and his great grandfather in what culture calls “Grandfather lore”. Richard is also Warumungu from Tennant Creek on his mother’s side and holds a great amount of cultural knowledge and experiences from both northern and Central Australia across the Northern Territory.
Richard started working with NAALAS in 1994 as a Criminal Field Officer and went on to work for 30 years across 40 First Nation communities across the Northern Territory, training doctors in Aboriginal cultural practices in the last 15 years earning his Honorary Doctorate from Flinders University in 2022.
Despite being born with a withered right arm Richard has had an outstanding sporting career in Aussie Rules, Rugby League and Rugby Union. Richie has represented the Northern Territory 4 times playing Rugby Union and has represented the Australian Schoolboys (Div 2) twice fulfilling his childhood dream of playing against New Zealand in 1988 and England in 1989 (England forfeited).
He is passionate about using sports and education to promote reconciliation across Australia and is currently the Senior Elder on Campus at Flinders University (NT), Chairman of the Australia Day Council Northern Territory, Chairman of the Darwin Waterfront Corporation, Vice-President of Darwin Buffaloes Football Club, Cultural Ambassador of Darwin Salties Basketball, stand-up comedian (8 years) and singer/songwriter.
In 2023 Richard was the first ever First Nation person appointed to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board and now also enjoys working in the disabilities sector.
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Noah is a design and advertising creative professional with over 30 years of experience working in Australia, Europe and Asia. Over that time, he has helped create, develop and grow some of Australia and the world’s largest and most respected brands.Growing up and now raising three children in the Northern Beaches area of Sydney he’s enjoyed all the land has to offer and has begun to reflect on how the traditional owners of the area must have lived. What a paradise they would have enjoyed. His interest in indigenous culture and their rich traditions of storytelling, art and knowledge of country has grown into a passion for helping other Australians develop a similar love and pride for our traditional owners. This has led him to help start the Reconciliation Action Plan at his previous company DDB Australia. In 2023 he helped develop the logo and identity for the Yes23 Voice campaign. Although the vote was unsuccessful, he remains undaunted in his belief that All Australians can embrace indigenous culture and make Australia a fuller, better, more confident country. He believes grass roots organisations such as Deadly Camps can play a vital role in helping the next generation of Aussies embrace indigenous traditions and culture.
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Andrew Walker needs no introduction. He comes from Bomaderry near Nowra, NSW and is a proud member of the Tharawal people. The youngest of 13 kids (with 6 older brothers!) he was part of a strong Rugby League family, but after watching the mighty All-Blacks play Randwick at Randwick, he was hooked and wanted to make the switch to play Rugby Union.At 17 he joined Randwick and would be a part of the Australian U21 Team. He then turned to Rugby League and had a very successful career with the Dragons, Roosters, Manly and was selected for the Kangaroos.
He then returned to Rugby to play in the Super 12s and held the record for most tries in a season (13). In 2000 he became only the 40th person to represent Australia in both League and Union when he debuted against the All Blacks. A truly gifted player.
Andrew’s commitment to people, communities and making the world a better place is on show everywhere, and we are very lucky to have him as Deadly Rugby’s Ambassador.
Andrew will be able to inspire all kids (indigenous and non-indigenous) to build better connections with country and each other, while promoting all the great things that come from playing Rugby – on and off the field. We hope that Andrew sharing his story at our camps, will help produce future First Nations Wallabies and Wallaroos.
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Binowee is a proud Koori woman, born and raised on Gadigal Country in Redfern, Sydney; and is the second youngest of her eight sisters. Her mother descends from the Eora, Wonnarua and Bundjalung Nations of NSW and her Father descends from the Birri Gubba, Gungalu and Wulli Wulli Nations from Central to North QLD.Binowee’s family has been actively advocating for equality and Land Rights since the 1960’s and today Binowee continues to follow their legacy in many ways.
Binowee is the Head of Indigenous Programs at AMP Limited, providing cultural oversight to both AMP and Collimate (formerly AMP Capital).
Outside of work, Binowee is involved in community and representative sports, as a coach and an official and in 2023 joined Basketball NSW’s Indigenous Pathways – and is a proud mum of three children who play many sports, one at the elite level playing for the National Basketball League, and has represented Australia.
Binowee is serious about reconciliation in Australia and excited to share Indigenous perspectives and exploring how ancient wisdom can be applied to resolve the common issues faced in the workplace and everyday life. Binowee believes in Indigenous and non-Indigenous working together respectfully, coexisting in harmony, now and well into the future to make the changes that are needed.
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Damien is an advertising executive with 25+ years working in Australia and across EMEA & Global roles while living in London for 17 years. He was born in Papua New Guinea and spent his childhood moving regularly as the son of an Australian Army Officer.After moving back to Australia 2 years ago, Damien uncovered stories of his Dja Dja Wurrung ancestry, from around the Bendigo area of Victoria. The richness of these stories and these connections has sadly been lost through time and generations. He is eager to celebrate the richness of Indigenous stories & heritage and to promote respect & reconciliation. He believes in Deadly Rugby’s ability to support these goals and is pleased to help Deadly Camps as an advisory board member.
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Josh is a proud Wiradjuri man from Dubbo in central-western NSW, and a great storyteller.He is passionate about developing others and helping everyone embrace change and personal growth. He is committed to continuing his mission to motivate other Indigenous Australians into empowering their lives as a means of creating positive and sustainable change within our communities, as well as help non-indigenous kids build awareness and pride in our First Nations People.
With his strong communication skills, support network, self-determination and ability to motivate and encourage others, he has transformed his own life over the last nine years and the lives of many other young Aboriginal people from disadvantaged educational and social backgrounds.
We must walk together to achieve this change.
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Shane joins the Deadly team and brings over 25 years of experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer, with a particular interest in sports administration. Shane sits on various Boards, including as Chair of Aqua Rugby Australia and Pass To Me, a charity which distributes second hand sporting equipment to communities throughout Australia. Shane was born in New Zealand but has been lucky enough to live and work in many different jurisdictions during his career, and now calls Australian home. Shane is excited about the Deadly programme can play in transcending social, economic and cultural barriers through the universal language of sport.
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With over 25 years of experience across various industries, Danielle brings a strong business acumen, leadership and a commitment to building meaningful connections to Deadly Rugby. As the founder of Student Concierge Services, she has developed a solid foundation in strategic planning and relationship management.
Danielle has gained extensive experience organising roadshows, events, and group accommodation, both professionally and on a voluntary basis. These roles have sharpened her ability to coordinate large-scale initiatives and engage with diverse communities.
With a deep appreciation for sport, education, and personal development, Danielle is excited to be contributing her skills to Deadly Rugby’s mission of supporting Indigenous youth through rugby and helping them achieve their potential.
DEADLY RUGBY AFTER SCHOOL
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A national program, promoting school attendance, healthy activity, and getting a good night’s sleep.
Kids that go to school, get to go to training, and after training, they have a feed.
Kids go home, get a good night’s sleep, ready for school the next day.
Link Schools with indigenous communities & local Rugby Clubs.
Current Dhupuma Barker partnership with NTRU & EARU with the goal to have them represent their community in the Hottest 7’s in Darwin.
Schools get to make a real contribution to Indigenous communities and develop an authentic awareness of First Nations people.
Regional Communities get support and access to sports equipment that is donated by schools.
DEADLY RUGBY GEAR
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Schools upgrade their sports equipment regularly in the name of privilege.
They are prepared to support Deadly Rugby by giving us the 2nd hand equipment so that we can put it in the hands of kids that don’t have access to it.
We find remote communities in need of equipment and source funding to get the gear shipped to those local communities.
DEADLY RUGBY CULTURAL IMMERSION CAMPS
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Incredible First Nations Cultural Immersion experience: creating better people.
Visit breathtaking country: a trip of a lifetime.
Giving back to the community: Integrated training – developing local players and coaches by letting them train and coach alongside you.
Games: playing schools that you wouldn’t get a chance to play.
Inspire local rugby players with elite schools rugby.