Larrakia and Wadjigan woman Dr Carmen Cubillo will use her Game Changer grant to help cover travel costs to attend the 2025 Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit, which will be held in Florida in February. In her role as a registered play therapist working with families in Darwin, Tiwi Islands and Katherine, Dr Cubillo has been invited to present at the 2025 Summit on neuroscience, art and culture in play therapy.

Amber Ugle-Hayward is a proud Noongar woman with connections to Mineang, Ballardong and Wilman country, who will use her grant to mentor youth across Western Australia as part of her Yarning Tour. Amber will visit schools across the state between February and October 2025 to share her own story of resilience and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles and pursuing their dreams. Amber will use storytelling, workshops and open discussions to empower teens to recognise their potential and build a supportive community.

Noongar woman Rosalyn Bynder will use her grant to grow her stationery and fashion brand Chartay Creations. Rosalyn started sewing facemasks, scrunchies, and headbands from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since expanded her range to include textiles and merchandise like mugs, drink bottles, coasters, and lanyards, all featuring her original designs. Rosalyn will purchase a sublimation printer and sublimation oven, allowing her to take full control of her production process, reduce expenses and offer greater flexibility for customers.