Todd Fernando is a descendant of the Kalarie peoples of the Wiradjuri nation, and identifies as queer with pronouns he/him.
Todd is the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities - the second person to fill this ground-breaking position. In this role, Todd works closely with Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ communities to provide crucial advice to the Victorian Government on the development of policies, services and programs that are inclusive and meet the needs of our diverse communities.
Current Work:
Todd is also an accomplished diversity & inclusion consultant and public intellectual with extensive research experience working with both First Nations and LGBTIQ+ communities. Todd has expertise in reforming social policy and cultural safety frameworks in public and private sectors across Australia. Todd is recognised as a strategic thought leader, with a commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for all Australians.
Talking Points
First Nation’s Histories (Cultural, Social, Political)
First Nation’s Histories (Cultural, Social, Political)
First Nation’s Futures (Economic, Social, Political)
First Nation’s Futures (Economic, Social, Political)
First Nation’s LGBTIQ+ Histories and Futures
First Nation’s LGBTIQ+ Histories and Futures
Embedding Cultural Safety within Corporate and/or NGOs
Embedding Cultural Safety within Corporate and/or NGOs
The Future of Australia - where are we going and how can Corporate or NGOs get on board
The Future of Australia - where are we going and how can Corporate or NGOs get on board
Cultural and Political Power
Cultural and Political Power
Building Influence: Advocacy versus Activism
Building Influence: Advocacy versus Activism
Shifting the Policy, Changing the Narrative
Shifting the Policy, Changing the Narrative
Todd was extremely engaging and thought provoking and well-suited to our audience. ... keep reading Asia-Pacific Student Accommodation Association
