Adam Goodes | Co-founder, Australian of the Year 2014 & Co-founder - Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC)
GO Foundation

Adam is an advocate for Indigenous Australians, a symbol of resilience and optimism and an inspirational role model who works to create a better Australia for all.

Adam is an adnyamathanha man, known for his leadership within the Indigenous community. In 2009, Adam set up The Goodes-O'Loughlin Foundation (GO Foundation) with former Sydney Swans teammate Michael O'Loughlin. The GO Foundation's vision is to create a brighter future for Indigenous children through education.

In 2014, Adam was named the Australian of the Year. This distinguished award recognised Adam's community work and advocacy in the fight against racism, empowering the next generation of Indigenous Australians.

In 2016, Adam co-founded the Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC) that provides education, skill training and employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians to support large defence and infrastructure projects.

He is a dual AFL Brownlow Medallist and premiership player for the Sydney Swans, four-time All- Australian, member of the Indigenous Team of the Century and representative in the International Rules Series. Adam Goodes holds an elite place in Australian Football League's history. He announced his retirement from AFL in September 2015, leaving the field as the Swans' games record holder on 372, and one of the most decorated players of all time.

Playing Honours
AFL Premiership 2005 & 2012
Brownlow Medallist 2003 & 2006
All Australian team member 2003, 2006, 2009, 2011
Bob Skilton Medal (Sydney Best and Fairest) 2003, 2006, 2011
Sydney Swans Co-Captain 2009-2012
International Rules Captain 2001 & 2010
AFL Rising Star 1999
Indigenous Team of the Century 2005