Dancer Profiles

Phillip Oui (Djabugay)

Totem Name:  Weika - Quiet One                         
Commenced at Tjapukai:  1996

I joined the Tjapukai Company in April 1996 as a Food & Beverage Attendant before moving to my true calling as a Cultural Presenter. Since those days I’ve advanced to the position of Senior Cultural Presenter/Host and Mentor to our junior staff. One of the best things about Tjapukai is you get to work with my family and friends, meeting people and learning about their culture, and travel to various countries like Japan, Singapore and Taiwan. I have also had the opportunity to meet and perform for HRH Queen Elizabeth II/Prince Phillip.

Warren Clements

Totem Name:  Wumba - Sugar Bag Tree

Commenced at Tjapukai:  1989

Throughout my years with Tjapukai I have toured Europe, U.S.A and Asia also meeting, performing and being selected to deliver a speech on reconciliation for HRH Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip in 2002. Highlights of my career are performing at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in 1994 and being the 3rd person to carry the Olympic torch in Athens in 2000. I am currently a senior Cultural Presenter and also represent the long term employees on the Tjapukai Board of Directors.

Dennis Hunter (Djabugay)    

Totem Name:  Gudju-Gudju - Rainbow                      
Commenced at Tjapukai:  2002

Career Highlights - Being “The Face of Tjapukai”.  Working with family and friends, meeting people from different countries and cultures. Touring places like Singapore and Taiwan.

Martha Brim (Djabugay) 

Totem Name:  Garna - Black Cockatoo                                    
Commenced at Tjapukai:  1996

I am a descendant of the Djabugay Tribe and originally started with the company in 1996 as a junior Cultural Presenter. Nowadays I am the senior responsible for training all new female performers, one of which is my sister Georgina. When I’m not performing I am also a Host sharing cultural information with groups and other customers. My face is on the “Tjapukai Photo” board at the front entrance of the Park, promotional Brochures, Beverage Lists in the Restaurant, Tjapukai Internet site. Working at Tjapukai gives me the opportunity to work with my family and friends, meet people from different countries and not only share my culture with them but also learn a little about theirs.

Georgina Hobbler (Djabugay)

Totem Name:  Bagarra Bandjil - Rainforest Girl                    
Commenced at Tjapukai:  2003

I am a descendant of the Djabugay Tribe. Working at Tjapukai gives me the opportunity to meet people from different countries and get to work with my family, especially my beautiful sister Martha who inspires me. In 2006 I had the opportunity to be part of the Australian Tourism commercial

“where the bloody hell are ya?”

Colin Simon (Djabugay) 

Totem Name:  Bundarra - Cassowary                               
Commenced at Tjapukai:  2005

One of the best things about Tjapukai is that I get to work with my family

(cousins – Gerald and Mark and also my dad), friends and meeting different people.

Gordon Hunter (Djabugay)   

Totem Name:  Bana: Wu - Running Water                      
Commenced at Tjapukai:  2006

The good thing about Tjapukai is that I get to work with my family (cousin brothers – Dennis, Glen, Brett and Selwyn) and friends, meeting people from different countries and learning a little about their culture.

Garina Brady (Djabugay)     

Totem Name:  Wuru - River                                 
Commenced at Tjapukai:  2005

Prior to joining Tjapukai I performed with my families’ dance troupe for a few years. The most exciting things about Tjapukai is that I get to meet people from different countries and not only share my culture with them but also learn a little about them.

Ethel Ryan

Totem Name:  Guludu - Dove                                   
Commenced at Tjapukai:  2003

I originally started with Tjapukai in the Retail Department and completed Certificate III in Retail Operations. After completing 3 months of training, I joined the Operations Department as a Cultural Presenter/Host in 2007. Working at Tjapukai makes me proud of who I am.

Garna Brim (Djabugay) 

Totem Name: Garna - Black Cockatoo                                         
Commenced at Tjapukai:  2007

Roddy Duffin

Totem Name:  Guyurru - Wind                                        
Commenced at Tjapukai: 2007