Galarrwuy Yunupingu

Galarrwuy is an elder of the Gumatj clan, located in Yirrkala, Northern Territory, where Galarrwuy is a leader and inspiration to many people there. He is head chairman of the Northern Land Council and has been involved in many Government committees. Galarrwuy is also an active member of the community, and has been involved with his brothers successful band 'Yothu Yindi'. In 1978 he was honoured by being declared the Australian of the year for his services to the Aboriginal community. His brother Mandawuy Yunupingu, is also a former Australian of the year.