Luarna Dynevor

Luarna Dynevor

  • Chairperson of Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation
  • Chairperson of Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation

Luarna Dynevor, Chairperson of Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation. She envisions creating financial stability and independence for her people and making the corporation a powerhouse Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC). Prior to being on the board, she completed her three years of academic studies to become a registered nurse in the Northern Territory. She abandoned her plans to become a nurse after realizing that her interests did not align with her objectives. After that, she continued her profession as a heavy equipment operator at Peak Downs Mine in her native nation. She was elected to be a director at an AGM, and then three years later she reapplied to become the Corporation’s chairperson and continues as the chairperson from 2025 to date. She has marched through life with a never-give-up attitude and a constant desire to improve herself. She stays humble and particularly tells aspiring women leaders to keep in mind the ‘7 B’s: books before boys because boys bring babies!’ She was able to sign a multimillion-dollar ILUA agreement that would provide for her people for years thanks to her perseverance, compassion, and innovative approaches. This accomplishment stands out as one of my proudest moments. Being a humble leader, she credits the other powerful women in her personal and professional lives for her achievements. She believes that without their support and belief in her, she would not have achieved her current level of accomplishment.

All Sessions by Luarna Dynevor

QME Conference Day Three 23/07/2026
1:05 - 1:35 PM

Stronger Together: Building Lasting Community Partnerships in Queensland’s Mining Future

QME Conference Day Two 22/07/2026
QME Conference Day One 21/07/2026