Lockie created iyarn’s platform to facilitate safe spaces for people to come together to have meaningful conversations. He’s worked with businesses, organisations and community groups across Australia to create the safe spaces to truly connect.
Lockie Cooke was awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the Western Region of Australia in 2015 and has represented Australia at the UN, G20 and CHOGM. He is the founder of the Indigenous Communities Education and Awareness Foundation (ICEA) and is a past board member at the School for Social Entrepreneurs Australia. Lockie previously represented Australia for sprint kayaking.
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.