Malachi Murljacic
He/Him | Kunja
Malachi Murljacic is a proud Kunja man with ancestral ties to Bourke, NSW, along the Darling (Barkaa) River. While his roots lie in north-west New South Wales and south-west Queensland, he was raised on Yuin Country and in South Australia. He’s now based in south-east Queensland, after living, studying, and working with Indigenous communities across Fiji, Turtle Island (Canada), and Asia.
Malachi holds a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Indigenous enterprise. He began his career in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy at the National Indigenous Australians Agency in Canberra, and in 2019/20 worked as an intern and New Colombo Plan scholar with the United Nations Development Programme in Thailand. Today, he serves as the National Partnerships Manager at CareerTrackers, a First Nations-led not-for-profit driving Indigenous student success.
Alongside his professional work, Malachi is committed to grassroots community impact. He’s actively involved in the revival of the Kunja language, mentors emerging First Nations leaders through the IDEP program with JY Australia, and recently launched Mudga Vintage – a business reviving and celebrating vintage Indigenous designs from the 1990s.
Currently training for an IRONMAN triathlon as part of the 2024–25 IRONMOB squad, Malachi is passionate about Indigenous health and representation in endurance sport. When he’s not working or training, you’ll find him mountain biking, road-tripping, or camping out bush.
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One of the core pillars of Fullaship is Self-determination. 🖤💛❤️
Young First Nations people uncover their purpose and build on their strengths and gifts, contributing to the collective movement for First Nations self-determination.
It’s about knowing who you are, recognising what you bring, and using that strength to help shape the future.
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Maya (Lardil) joined Fullaship at a time when she was feeling disconnected from her city, from community and from mob around the country.
She wanted to reconnect with like-minded young people, feel inspired again and rebuild her confidence with warmth, love and support around her. 🖤💛❤️
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Leyla (Ballardong Noongar) reflects on how Fullaship helped grow her confidence through the support of the Culture is Life team and the other Fellows. 🖤💛❤️
For Leyla, it was about having people around her who would back her, remind her how deadly she is, and also keep her grounded along the way.
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Lillian (Dharug & Kamiliroi) reflects on how Fullaship led her to question the way Aboriginal people are supported to learn, especially in counselling and therapeutic spaces. 🖤💛❤️
For her, learning can look different: having yarns on Country, being in beautiful spaces, and learning alongside Aboriginal people and community.
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Fullaship 2023 throwback! 🖤💛❤️
The 2023 Fellows headed to the coastal serenity of Nipaluna/Hobart for their final Fullaship intensive.
The week included ceremony and storytelling on the beach, day tour of Bruny Island, hiking up Kunyani/Mt Wellington, tasting mutton bird and a music night full of joy and laughter. All whilst spending precious time together before they wrapped up their Fullaship journey.
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One of the core pillars of Fullaship is Cultural Values. 🖤💛❤️
Young First Nations people strengthen their cultural identity by identifying, practising and reflecting on the cultural values that shape who they are, individually and collectively.
It’s about staying connected to culture, community and Country while growing into the person and leader you want to be.
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Jalen (Darumbal) reflects on one of the biggest things he took away from Fullaship, the relationships. 🖤💛❤
For him, it was about meeting new people, building strong connections and creating a real
sense of family within the group.
Those relationships have been one of the most special parts of the experience.
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Uncle Len Collard took the Fellows to Wadjemup/Rottnest Island, where Donny (Jaru) reflected on the importance of reconnecting with Country, even in places that hold painful histories. 🖤💛❤️
After a yarn with Uncle Len, he speaks about honouring the presence of mob who came before, walking those places with family and finding a sense of connection, peace and remembrance.
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