Born Maryann Fiona George on the 2nd January, 1969 on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, Fiona Doyle (now Fiona Wirrer-George) is the daughter of a Mbaiwum Woman and a father of Austrian origin. Fiona, who writes under the Aboriginal name Oochunyung currently resides in Brisbane with her three daughters.

A graduate of NAISDA Fiona has incorporated dance, drama and poetry in her artistic expression with the intent to share, educate and proclaim the Indigenous heartbeat of her People.

Whispers of this Wik Women is her first published book for which she won the prestigious David Unaipon Award in 2003, followed by her young adult work, On Country: Stories of Nyrlotte. Fiona has also written two children's books titled Sandbeach Girl and Looking for Yams.

"Thank you for arranging Fiona for our NAIDOC Week promotions and understanding of our indigenous culture.

There were only very positive comments about Fiona and she managed the task of talking to 800 students ranging in ages from 4 - 12 very well. There were even students on stage doing dance.

We considered the exercise very worthwhile and were very impressed with Fiona. We may even have her out at a later date to teach smaller groups dance."

Mansfield State School, September, 2010.