Rishaye is a young Aboriginal a Nyikina Gooniyandi woman from Fitzroy Crossing. “I lived in a small town where everyone knew everyone. The nearest Coles/Woolworths is 400kms away.” Rishaye's family are the custodians of the land.

At a very young age she was introduced to the world of tourism. Sharing ancestor’s stories of her Country to those who visited and wanted to learn more about Aboriginal culture. Rishaye graduated from Northam SHS and has been a Youth Ambassador to the Djinda Ngardak program mentoring Aboriginal youth from all parts of Western Australia. Rishaye has represented her people, PPP, State and country on numerous occasions including the 2020 Culinary Olympics in Germany. She is currently studying Law at Curtin University.