Emeritus Professor Dr Len Collard is a Whadjuk Nyungar Traditional Owner of the Perth metropolitan area. Len was awarded a Doctor of Education honors causa at Edith Cowan University and Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia in the School of Indigenous Studies in 2023. Len is currently a Director of Moodjar Consultancy working with stakeholders from government, commercial and non-profit sectors to share Noongar knowledge and culture, producing a positive impact for all sectors locally, nationally and internationally.