Dr Richard Walley named WA Senior Australian of the Year

Dr Richard Walley, the artist behind the design of the 2020 Perth Wildcats Indigenous Round uniform, has been named 2021 WA Senior Australian of the Year.

The Indigenous campaigner and leading Aborignal performer, artist and writer was given the prestigious honour at a ceremony last night, alongside Australia’s first Indigenous doctor, Professor Helen Milroy, who was named the 2021 WA Australian of the Year

A champion of Wadjuk and Noongar people, Dr Walley cultivates a deeper respect and recognition of Aboriginal culture by sharing his profound knowledge of language, cultural practices and historic injustices.

Dr Walley, 67, reinvigorated the practice of the modern-day Welcome To Country in Noongar Country, a ceremony that is now commonplace across Australia.

Dr Walley has previously received numerous honours including an Order of Australia, Honorary Doctorate, and WA Citizen Of The Year.

As well as designing the Wildcats 2020 Indigenous Round Uniform, Dr Walley led an Indegenous Round Cultural Presentation to the club's players and staff earlier this year.

Congratulations, Dr Richard Walley.