Lesley Woodhouse (Boorooberonal Dharug) | CEO
Wingaru Education

Lesley Woodhouse, a proud Boorooberonal Dharug woman, is the Founder and CEO of Wingaru Education, an Aboriginal-owned organisation dedicated to supporting schools and educators to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across teaching and learning. A proud advocate for culturally responsive education, Lesley leads Wingaru’s mission to make Aboriginal knowledge, histories, and voices a meaningful part of every Australian classroom. With a background in education, policy, and Aboriginal community engagement, Lesley has guided the development of innovative digital resources, professional learning programs, and partnerships that empower teachers to teach with confidence and respect. Under her leadership, Wingaru Education has become a trusted voice in Aboriginal education, recognised for its practical tools, community connections, and commitment to closing the cultural knowledge gap in schools. Lesley is passionate about strengthening understanding between cultures and building a future where all students learn from, with, and about the world’s oldest continuing cultures.