Tanisha Holt
Central Coast, NSW
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Tanisha is a young Worimi and Biripai woman who grew up on Darkinjung country on the Central Coast. From a young age she has been learning and sharing ideas about Indigenous culture and education. This included representing her school at international conferences and delivering Acknowledgements of Country in Darkinjung language since Year 2. Tanisha believes that recognising the value and strength in our differences is key to a multicultural and just society. Channelling her desire to help others, in high school she started a charity to collect personal items for people without shelter. With her Bachelor of Education (Primary) Tanisha hopes to instil a passion for education and knowledge among young people as a primary school teacher.
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.