Aunty Joy Murphy

Aunty Joy Murphy is a respected Wurunjerdi elder and an advocate for Indigenous rights and recognition in Australia. Known for her deep commitment to her community and cultural heritage, she has been a prominent figure in promoting Indigenous customs, including the Welcome to Country ceremony. Recently, she was in the news after a planned Welcome to Country at a Melbourne Storm football game was canceled in the wake of controversies surrounding Anzac Day ceremonies, expressing her distress over the heated political disputes impacting her community.