Rory Charles is a Wunambal Gaambera, Nyikina, Balangarra man who was born in Kununurra and grew up in Derby and Kalambaru. Via the MADALA program Rory successfully graduated from Trinity College in 2022. As well as carving out a stunning career as an artist, collaborating with world renowned photographer Russell James and local First Nation artists Kevin Wilson and Jade Dolman Rory, is a WA State Basketball representative and plays WA Colts Football.

Rory has been a long-time ambassador of PPP and has generously contributed to PPP, the most recent being designing new labels for Djinda Ngardak produce. He has joined us on most PPP programs including the 2022 gala dinner in Albany. Rory said “I want to learn to cook a bit better before I leave school and learn new ideas about products and food that I can take back home and help my community with."

Rory is passionate about helping Aboriginal students from remote areas to have opportunities like he has had. His generous art donations and fundraising have helped raise over $35,000 towards educational scholarships, sporting scholarships and medical research this year. He has also assisted in getting much needed football boots and playgroup equipment out into remote areas in the Kimberly.