Sonya Takau

My name is Sonya Grant Takau a proud Jirrbal Rainforest Aboriginal woman from Tully, Queensland. My greatest mentor in life has been my father Dr Ernie Grant (Jirrbal Elder). I have worked mostly in the Tourism and Education industries and within these roles have met some amazing people nationally and internationally.

I'm currently working for Girringun Aboriginal Corporation located in Cardwell, Queensland as Communications Officer. I love my role as I get to work with my Elders and Traditional Owners and assist with their aspirations for caring for their traditional lands and seas.

Recently I created/founded Dingo Culture. Dingo Culture is a digital platform which is focused on collating cultural information from other Aboriginal groups and articles from across Australia and sharing their cultural perspective of the Dingo.

I am currently working with some amazing people in campaigning for legislative changes here in Queensland and other states to give our Dingo the protection it needs as our Land Apex Predator and the role it plays in balancing our natural environments (invasive species). Please reach out to me for a chat, I welcome your views.