Deb Swan is a Ngarrindjeri woman, Aboriginal cultural leader and Director of Mirring Aboriginal Corporation, with more than 40 years of experience preserving, revitalising and sharing Indigenous knowledge. Her work focuses on protecting sacred sites, empowering Aboriginal women, strengthening cultural connections and contributing to the healing of Country.
A longstanding member of Mirring since its early development, Deb has been instrumental in creating cultural education workshops and initiatives focused on land revitalisation and natural resource management. She has also served on several boards and advisory committees, including the Indigenous Firesticks Alliance, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and the 5 Lands Walk.
Alongside her cultural leadership, Deb works as a Senior Regional Planner with Transport for NSW, helping bring Aboriginal perspectives and knowledge into planning and decision-making. In 2024, she was named a finalist for the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award in recognition of her contribution to culture, community and the empowerment of Aboriginal women.
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