Senior Facilitator, The BlackCard
Yarraka Bayles is a proud and passionate First Nations woman from the Eora Nation (Sydney/Warrang), born and raised in the heart of the Aboriginal community of Redfern which has shaped her to be the staunch social justice advocate she is today.
Now living on Yuggera Country (Brisbane/Magandjin) with her children and grandchildren, Yarraka draws on the strength of her elders and honours the legacy of her ancestors while forging her own path deeply rooted in self-determination.
A fearless survivor advocate, Yarraka transforms pain into power as she courageously shares her lived experience, weaving cultural knowledge with deep respect for those who paved the way before her to empower others and ignite positive change, creating a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable future for the greater good of humanity.
