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Truth-Telling at Mitchelton Library with Stephen Mam, First Nations Action Network
Stephen Mam is a seasoned leader and community development professional with 25 years of success in team motivation and fostering inclusion. An advocate for social justice & human rights, he excels in engaging First Nations communities and empowering organisations to amplify First Nations voices through collaborative partnerships.
In 2023, Stephen led the Queensland referendum campaign as the State Campaign Coordinator for Yes23, mobilising over 6,000 volunteers and supporting 43+ local groups. His efforts produced significant events, such as the Brisbane Walk for Yes, which attracted over 20,000 attendees.
In 2024, Stephen was a Ministerial Senior Policy Advisor for the Minister for Treaty and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships.
Stephen is now the Executive Director and Founder of the First Nations Action Network, a growing network of over 10,000 First Nations Allies.
He currently chairs the Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action and is a Director of the Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group and Director of Diverse Voices. Stephen consistently champions the importance of identity, place, and relationships.
