The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, also known as the Djuyalgal Scholarship, meaning “the one who is telling the story” in the local Gathang language is a program created by Façon, proudly supported by our Principal Sponsor, Greater Bank.

The scholarship exists to celebrate, sustain and grow Indigenous art, design and storytelling across New South Wales, with a strong focus on supporting First Nations creatives from regional communities. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities that honour culture, creativity and self-expression and to amplify Indigenous voices through art in all its forms.

Over the past four years, the scholarship has supported emerging Indigenous creatives to take meaningful steps forward in their careers, including:

2023 Filmmaker Jahvis Loveday, awarded a scholarship to pursue his filmmaking practice

2024 Dharug singer-songwriter Ruby Shay, supported to grow her musical career

2025 Photographer and artist Sean Kinchela, awarded and supported to further his creative storytelling

2026 Proud Palawa artist living and working on Worimi and Awabakal Country, Jasmine Christie was selected from an exceptionally strong field of applicants for her deeply personal artistic practice exploring motherhood, healing, identity and cultural connection.