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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NAIDOC Week 2026 Education Resources written by the deadly educators, Thara Brown and Aunty Steph Armstrong OAM are now available!
This year’s theme, 50 Years of Deadly, honours five decades of NAIDOC Week as a powerful celebration of culture, community, resistance, truth-telling and First Nations excellence.
Created for teachers, students and school communities, the 2026 resources take learners on a journey through six decades of NAIDOC themes, supporting deeper conversations about history, culture, language, justice, identity and the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Culture is Life is proud to have worked alongside ABC Education and the National NAIDOC Committee on this important resource with design by Ghost Gum Media.
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📢 UPDATE! Fullaship Elevation! ✨
We’re taking a strategic pause on Fullaship for 2026.
Why? Because over four incredible years, we’ve gathered so much wisdom and feedback from young mob across the continent. 🖤💛❤️ We value these insights deeply and want to take the time to reflect on all the amazing energy and ideas you’ve shared. 💭⚡
This pause means we will not be recruiting new Fellows this year and instead, can refine and elevate Fullaship, making it the absolute best it can be. 🚀
In the meantime, we’ll be strengthening our connections with our incredible Alumni network and will have other opportunities to connect with Culture is Life throughout the year. 🌿✨
Stay connected, stay deadly, and get ready for a next-level Fullaship in 2027! 🔥 We’re excited for what’s to come, and we hope you’ll keep in touch. 🙌🏽
Our stance on Jan 26 is clear. This is still a Day of Mourning for us as our Elders first declared in 1938.
We have advocated for ten years since our beginning to change the date and we continue to stand with the growing tide of mob and allies calling for change. 💪🏽💪🏼
We support the many mob-led acts of resistance, love and connection happening across the country on Monday. 🖤💛❤️
As Jan 26 draws nearer, we’re inspired by this insight from our Fullaship Alumni, Shaylem Wilson (Ngarrindjeri).
Wellbeing Tips for Survival Day 🖤💛❤️
✨ Listen to your mind, body, murrup (spirit) and Country, remember the things that help you feel well.
🫶🏽 Seek out safe spaces and surround yourself with people you love.
📵 It’s okay to opt out of social media, rallies, and actions if you don’t feel up to it.
📞 Reach out for support if you need it - 13YARN (13 92 76)
As we wrap up a huge year and the tenth year of our existence 🎉 our gratitude goes out to communities across this continent who continue to support First Nations young people 🤝🏾🌏
Despite the devastating negative statistics we are so often reminded of we know that young mob, with the right support, can thrive and flourish strong in knowing who they are, where they come from and who they are connected to 🖤💛❤️
We continue to be inspired by the hopes and dreams they carry for our shared future ✨
Here are just a few of the many highlights from our year 👇🏾🎬
#cultureislife #firstnations #blakexcellence #youngmob #alwayswasalwayswillbe
“Our ways are not just better for working with our mob, they’re just better. They’re more human ways of working.” ✨
In December, Genevieve Grieves (Worimi) from GARUWA and Shifting Ground presented to the 2025 Fellows on her journey and lived experience navigating institutions 🧭🏛️
Genevieve shared powerful advice and deep insights into how systems really operate ⚙️💡, while highlighting the importance of having strong community around you 🤝🏾🌿
#cultureislife #firstnations #blakexcellence #indigenousleadership #communityfirst
In November 2025, Fellow Tyson Neal Edwards (Waddawurrung, Gunditjmara & Arrernte) shared powerful insights with his peers about the work he and his team led during the Gariwerd (Grampians National Park) fires 🔥🌿
Their leadership in forest fire management, cultural heritage protection and disaster recovery has since been recognised nationally 👏🏽🏆
Big shoutout to Tyson and the incredible work he continues to do. We loved hearing the passion and care you bring to protecting Country 🖤💛❤️
Victoria’s Treaty is here! Victorian Parliament has passed legislation to make the first Treaty with First Peoples in this country a reality. First People’s Assembly of Victoria has organised a celebration in Naarm to officially mark the new Treaty era. It’s a moment for everyone who calls Victoria home to reflect on this long journey and celebrate! 🖤💛❤️
