Kayden Roberts-Barker

Newcastle, NSW

Bachelor of Business Enabling Pathway: Yapug

Kayden is a Wiradjuri man from Dubbo. While Kayden admits that school wasn’t really for him, he took part in the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program and flourished as a school leader and active community volunteer. Kayden completed a traineeship with one of the big four banks and remained in banking for several years where he mentored another Aboriginal trainee. Kayden is the first in his family to attend university and move away from home and is now studying a Bachelor of Business after completing the Yapug program. He credits his positive mindset, passion and determination for his success and is proud to be an example for young people in his community.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.