Tegan is a descendant of the Wiradjuri nation living in Narrm (Melbourne). She began her career in communications and over the last 5 years has focused on transforming the energy sector to address First Peoples energy inequity. In 2024, Tegan undertook her masters with the Atlantic Fellowship of Social Equity at the University of Melbourne with her project based on energy sovereignty. Tegan was a part of the 2023 Powermakers program with the First Nations Clean Energy Network and now joins us in a part-time capacity.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the intergenerational wealth of First Peoples in this country through renewable energy projects and jobs.

Australia’s transition to clean energy “can and will” play a role in driving better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen recently told the National Press Club.

Along with transforming our energy system, Australia needs to transform our workforce.

First Nations Australians must be supported to enter the clean energy sector to access quality job opportunities and career pathways.

Yet, there currently is a lack of coordination across local, regional and federal levels to support First Nations workers access the education, apprenticeships, experiences, knowledge and support required to take advantage of the opportunities emerging in the energy transition.

So, what needs to happen?

SPEAKERS: Tegan Miller, Justin Coburn, Shaurntae Lyons, Anthea Middleton, Chris Croker, Trevor Gauld, Lara Watson (Facilitator)