"I was born in Regional New South Wales, and I haven’t left. I’ve got the opportunities where I am, and I don’t see it as needing to move away. I’m Marty Jeffrey, a proud Wiradjuri boy from Dubbo. I’m an assistant project officer within the Aboriginal outcomes team in the Department of Regional New South Wales.
Having a department that’s 100% dedicated to the region is something that I’m very passionate about. As a proud Aboriginal man, seeing our communities flourish—we know that there are strengths there, and I think it’s about pulling those strengths and really highlighting them, empowering them. It’s all about making an impact.
Sports is a massive part of my life and always has been. A local cricket club in Dubbo is a major opportunity for me to connect with lots of different people throughout the community. I’m so proud to be able to design our kit for this upcoming season and influence and change ideas and concepts for people throughout our club and my culture.
I think that it's really important for all Aboriginal people across our department and also across the community—to have those role models they can look up to. I see Danny as someone who I look up to as a leader. Not only does he lead by his actions, but he also assists and supports where and if needed.
In Dubbo, the Macquarie River is a really special place for me, my family, and people throughout the Dubbo region. It’s the giver of life and somewhere we feel really connected. There’s nothing better than getting home from work, grabbing the dogs, and taking them for a walk. You just want to reconnect and really feel the great things to do within Regional New South Wales.".
