Generational Welfare: How we can learn from progressive Indigenous Australians

Lunch with Anthony Cavanagh

Hosted by Dr Marianne Broadbent

Australia’s Indigenous communities have long nurtured systems of generational welfare grounded in kinship, collective responsibility, and deep spiritual connection to land and culture. These intergenerational models offer a profound contrast to Western individualism, emphasising care, reciprocity, and resilience across time. How can these ancient ways be used to navigate and address the contemporary challenges facing young Indigenous Australians today? 

We are delighted to welcome back to Melbourne Forum Anthony Cavanagh, CEO of Ganbina, Australia’s most successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school-to-work transition program. Anthony will talk about generational welfare and how we can learn from progressive Indigenous Australians.

Anthony is a leading expert in addressing social disadvantage within Indigenous communities. He will share his personal experiences and philosophies, highlighting how a collective approach - bringing together all Australians - can help build lasting prosperity for Indigenous Australians by championing proven methodologies.

Following last year's moving and inspiring lunch, please join Anthony to learn more about this pioneering approach to closing the gap and improving the lives of Indigenous Australians.