Leeroy Bilney (Barngala, Kuprun, Wirangu, Kokatha, Mirning and Noongar)

is a proud Barngala, Kuprun, Wirangu, Kokatha, Mirning and Noongar person. Leeroy was born in Port Lincoln and lived most of his life in Ceduna, South Australia, on an Aboriginal community ‘Tia Tuckia’. He has spent his working career servicing the community, being involved in many employment sectors, committees, initiatives and projects. He is an experienced professional with a proven track record of working with Indigenous communities and advocating for their voices to be heard. With a background in various leadership roles within Aboriginal health organizations, government agencies, and community development projects, Leeroy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. In particular, his passion has remained the same in working with community people and alongside them in achieving true capacity building. With a background in performing arts, he takes advantage of the opportunities to share his stories, in advancing others to explore their journey.
Leeroy is currently the Presiding Member for South Australia’s inaugural First Nations Voice to State Parliament and Chairperson of the Spinifex Foundation South Australia, formerly known as the First Nations Philanthropic Working Group. He has held positions as a Director of NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled health Organisation). He was the former Chairperson of Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation, and previously held a position as a Director on the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA)”