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Dion Devow

Founder of Darkies Designs inspiring, promoting and encouraging Indigenous entrepreneurship

Dion Devow is a proud First Nations man of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, with roots in the Manbarra and Palm Island Group, as well as Darnley Island.

A respected entrepreneur, public speaker, and cultural consultant, Dion is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Dion collaborates with government bodies, corporations, and organizations to create Reconciliation Action Plans, Cultural Awareness Training programs, and artistic projects.

As the founder of Yerra Consulting and creative director behind Aboriginal streetwear fashion label, DDesigns, Dion exemplifies an unwavering commitment to bridging divides and promoting inclusivity.

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Key Points for Dion Devow

Dion Devow is a respected entrepreneur and cultural consultant of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, who works closely with various sectors to enhance cultural understanding and reconciliation.
Some of Dion's awards include; 2018 ACT Australian of the Year; 2016 ACT NAIDOC Person of the Year; 2016 ACT NAIDOC Organisation on the Year, 2014 ACT NAIDOC Business of the Year.
He established Yerra Consulting and leads DDesigns, an Aboriginal streetwear fashion label.
His initiatives include mentoring youth and providing motivational speaking engagements.
Dion's contributions span developing cultural awareness programs and artistic collaborations.

Topics for Dion Devow

Darkies Designs - My journey
Dion Devow's story from Darwin kid to becoming an Australian of the Year.
Being a business person, trials and triumphs
Celebrating diversity
Racism, diversity of culture, what does this look like today in contemporary Australian society.
Believing in yourself
Fatherhood and balancing that with business, family, and community expectation
Being successful
The ups and downs, lateral violence, the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Reconciliation
What does this mean and NAIDOC topics of all kind.
How to engage, connect and work with the indigenous Australian communities

Testimonials for Dion Devow

Dion Devow's presentation was truly captivating, drawing in the audience with his infectious enthusiasm and evident dedication to the subject matter. Dion's ability to engage his audience and convey his passion so authentically undoubtedly contributed to the success of the event.
KFC Australia

On behalf of the NT Forum Organising Committee, please accept our sincere appreciation for the outstanding presentation you made to the 2019 NT Forum on the topic - My Story – From Darwin to Indigenous Entrepreneur/Australian of the Year. Your presentation was very interesting and insightful to hear and learn from your knowledge and experiences. The Forum survey provided feedback from 80% of delegates. All the speakers received very favourable endorsement with a rating between 7.0 – 9.5. Some of the comments regarding your presentation included: Dion is amazing, Very inspiring and definitely engaging. Quite humorous, What a story! Very motivational, Dion was great, Engaging, interesting and sparked - lots to think out. Thank you so much for sharing your time and experiences with us. We all agreed that your presentation was of value and relevance to the NT delegates.
Principal
NT Forum Organising Committee

Thank you Dion Devow for your cultural guidance and support of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) ad the bespoke artwork you created to tell our story.
Raytheon Australia