Kyle Vander Kuyp
Co-Founder / Director
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Values: Humility, trust and courage.
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Kyle is a descendant of the Yuin People of south coast NSW and the Worimi People of north coast NSW. He is a 12-time national hurdles champion (including eight times consecutively), an Australian record holder in the 110m and 60m hurdles events, and has competed at two Olympic Games, four World Championships and four Commonwealth Games.
Since retiring from athletics, Kyle has been a strong advocate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and culture serving as an Indigenous Ambassador for a variety of private, public and sporting organisations. He travels extensively to promote the ambition and self-esteem of Aboriginal Australians and is passionate about providing mentorship, experience and new opportunities for young Indigenous people.

Kane Bowden
Co-Founder / Director
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Values: Respect, courage and kindness.
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Kane grew up in Central Australia, with two of those years spent in Pukatja (Ernabella), situated in the heart of the Musgrave Ranges, just south of the NT border. Kane senses that things are coming full circle with the Tjungu Project, as he plays his part in pursuing its aims -- especially the goal of creating sustainable economic participation for Traditional Owners across the country. He can think of nothing better than his friend Joseph Tapaya, and Traditional Owners just like him, successfully running businesses that allow them to share culture, while also building financial independence.
