Jahdai Vigona
Co-Founder and Director
One Percent Program; 2023 NT Young Australian of the Year
Jahdai Vigona is a proud Tiwi Islands man and is passionate about improving the lives of Indigenous people. He is the co-Founder and Director of the One Percent Program helping young Indigenous people turn their lives around.
He believes Aboriginal people are best placed to deliver better health outcomes to Aboriginal communities as they understand the services that are needed. He’s at the forefront of delivering health messages and mental health programs that educate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on how to seek help.
SESSIONS
Day 2
9.10
Youth keynote: Rising with resilience
A powerful opportunity to hear directly from a voice of which this forum intends to serve. Join Jahdai, 2023 NT Young Australian of the Year and Co-Founder of the One Percent Program as he demonstrates the power of collective cultural strength for young leaders to rise up and be the role models for the next generation.
Jahdai Vigona, Co-Founder and Director, One Percent Program; 2023 NT Young Australian of the Year