Marlee
Silva

Marlee Silva has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s leading voices in the media, sport, and advocacy space. Since her debut with the Nine Network, Marlee has grown her role, now hosting NRLW coverage and contributing to Today and Nine Digital. Her work continues to shine on national stages, including her key role in Nine's Australian Open coverage and as the co-host of the popular When We Grow Up podcast alongside NRL star Nicho Hynes.

In 2024, Marlee launched the Marlee and Me podcast, where she delves into the personal lives of athletes, exploring their family, culture, and identity. Alongside these interviews, Marlee shares her own reflections on First Nations culture, women in sport, and the experience of navigating life in the public eye. The podcast has quickly built a dedicated following, offering candid conversations and compelling storytelling that deeply resonate with listeners across the country.

Marlee's career began in the non-profit sector, where she made her mark as the Co-CEO of AIME Mentoring, an Aboriginal education charity. Her leadership role at AIME led her to become the first Aboriginal woman to attend Stanford University’s prestigious Summer Institute of General Management in the U.S. This experience helped shape her career trajectory and her ability to lead with purpose.

Beyond the media and sports spaces, Marlee continues her advocacy work, publishing her book My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women in 2020. The book has been celebrated for its raw and inspiring portrayal of Aboriginal women's stories. Marlee has also made significant contributions to children’s literature with her best-selling books Stand Proud and 60,000 Years, both of which celebrate the rich heritage and history of First Nations peoples. These books have been praised for their powerful storytelling and educational value, inspiring young readers to embrace their own cultural identities.

Marlee’s active social media presence, boasting over 40,000 dedicated followers, is used to advocate for First Nations people, women in sport, mental health awareness, and social justice. Her dedication to telling important stories was recognised when she was named a finalist in the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Young People’s Human Rights Medal in 2019.

Marlee’s philanthropic work continues to thrive as well. She serves as a board member for both ID. Know Yourself, an Aboriginal-founded charity supporting Indigenous children in out-of-home care, and Cultural Choice Association, a youth suicide prevention non-profit. Through these roles, she has developed and delivered mental health programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students.

As of 2025, Marlee Silva’s work in media, sport, and advocacy continues to make waves, ensuring she remains a leading figure in the movement toward social change, representation, and empowerment for Indigenous peoples and women in Australia.