Sandy Dann chats with AGB Events First Nations Adviser Rhoda Roberts about the Parrtijma Light Festival, receiving an Order of Australia Medal and the 20th anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
“Parrtjima means shedding both light and understanding, but it’s much more. It’s the generosity and spirit of a peoples who have and always will care for country and for the many travellers who visit this timeless land.” AGB Events First Nations Adviser Rhoda Roberts
A Widjubul woman from the Bundjalung territories, Rhoda Roberts AO is currently Head of First Nations Programming, Sydney Opera House, Festival Director, Boomerang Festival and First Nations Adviser Parrtjima Festival (NT).
An experienced motivated and versatile arts executive, with a diverse range of international and national industry practice within commercial, community and non-profit organisations.
Rhoda was the founder and Festival Director of the Dreaming Festivals (1995-2009). A practicing weaver, actor, independent producer and director, she continues to work as a consultant across diverse disciplines and is a sought after speaker and performer in theatre, film, television and radio.
