Taylor Hampton

Taylor Hampton

Taylor Hampton is a proud Ngiyampaa / Wiradjuri man, author, cultural educator, and aspiring community leader with over 9 years of experience in education, leadership and cultural engagement. Taylor is the co-author with his wife Jacinta of the celebrated children's books Our Mob and Our Dance, which share stories of Aboriginal family, identity, and connection to Country.

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Taylor’s work has been recognised through multiple industry awards, including Kangan Institutes Uncle Norm Hunter Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, Victorian Training Awards Kooringal Student of the Year, and a finalist at the Australian Training Awards in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year category. Taylor has also been selected to become a Mentor at the 2025 Australian Training Awards. His dedication to promoting cultural understanding has made him a respected voice in education and community spaces.

Through his interactive presentations, workshops, and storytelling sessions, Taylor brings warmth, authenticity, and deep cultural knowledge to every audience. His sessions inspire children and adults alike to learn about, respect, and celebrate Aboriginal culture.

Taylor offers a range of engaging sessions including author talks, storytelling experiences, and hands on cultural workshops for audiences of all ages.

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Facilitation Workshops

Cultural Workshops: 

  • Interactive sessions such as boomerang throwing, where participants learn about Aboriginal cultural practices.

 
Activities Based on Books: 

  • Storytelling and activities inspired by our books ‘Our Mob’ and ‘Our Dance’ written by Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, tailored for young children.
  • Hands-on, creative activities designed to deepen engagement.

 
Professional Development Days: 
Custom workshops aimed at improving cultural competency and team development in workplaces.

Guest Speaking

  • Sharing personal vocational education journeys to inspire and educate audiences.
  • Speaking at cultural significance day events (e.g., NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week) to highlight Aboriginal perspectives and experiences.

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Testimonials

Victoria

Speaker type

  • Author
  • Storyteller / Performer

Audience

  • Prep - Year 2
  • Year 3-6
  • Year 7-9
  • Year 10-12
  • Teachers/PD
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