At Evolve, we believe Allyship means using your voice to stand with First Nations peoples — even when it’s hard. When our team member Peta appeared on Sunrise, she did just that. What she shared was brave, honest, and a powerful reminder of what real Allyship looks like.
Speaking Up, Even When It’s Scary: Allyship in Action on National TV
Last week, we shared reflections on what Allyship can look like during an election year. This week, we want to bring that to life through a story from someone in our own team.
On Sunday, our Social Media Coordinator, Peta, was invited to appear on Channel Seven’s Sunrise show as part of a panel of undecided voters. With her two young boys, Hux and Hugh (aged five and six) — who were too deadly sitting incredibly still throughout the entire interview — Peta was asked what mattered most to her this election.
She could have stopped at the cost of living. Like many families, she’s feeling the pressure of rising grocery prices and day-to-day expenses. And she spoke to that with honesty and care.
But what made Peta’s response so powerful was that she didn’t stop there.
She used this platform — national TV — to gently shift the lens. She acknowledged that while these issues affect her family, they affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples even more. And she called out the silence that has followed the Voice referendum.
“Yes, I worry strongly about my kids’ future. These things are affecting me… but they’re affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people way more. Since the Voice referendum, it’s been really disappointing to see the lack of discussion and action in this space, especially from the major parties.”
It was a perfect act of Allyship, spoken with care and clarity.
Peta didn’t speak on behalf of First Nations peoples. She didn’t centre herself. But she did use her voice and her privilege to draw attention to what too often goes unspoken — especially in mainstream political conversations.
This isn’t the first time Peta has taken action.
Her journey to Evolve began when she recorded a video calling for Aunty Munya’s TikTok account to be reinstated after it was banned without explanation. That simple but powerful act helped restore a vital voice and led to Peta joining our team.
As Aunty Munya says:
“Youbulla (Peta, Hux and Hugh) d’jun – you proper Allies!”
Peta was nervous.
She was brave.
And she showed us that it’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present.
It’s about using your voice when you can, to amplify truth — not in place of others, but in solidarity with them.
Your Turn
What’s one moment this week where you might use your voice?
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Let’s show our Indigenous brothers and sisters that we are here for them, we value their Voices and we are committed to continuing the journey towards Reconciliation.
