John Saulo is the co-founder of NGNY (Ngakkan Nyaagu), a creative and digital ecosystem built to support First Nations-led businesses, organisations, and movements. With over a decade of experience across digital strategy, design, cultural storytelling, and systems thinking, John brings a grounded, future-focused perspective to leadership in the First Nations business space.
Blending Culture, Tech and Community: First Nations Health Innovation
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This session explores how technology, culture, and community‑led innovation can work together to close the health gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It highlights how partnerships grounded in respect, data sovereignty, and shared leadership can reshape the future of health and aged care. By embracing First Nations ways of working—where culture and innovation move together—we can create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.