David Liddiard

Chairman

David is Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Sports Corporation (NASCA) - Australia's pre-eminent not-for-profit Aboriginal sports body. He is a Member of the Board of Vocational Education and Training Industry Liaison Committee.

David's professional Rugby League career saw him perform for fifteen seasons as an elite player in both the Australian competition (Parramatta, Penrith and Manly Clubs) and in the English competition with Leeds Rugby League Club.

Having experienced first hand what benefits sport, education and a healthy lifestyle can have for individuals and communities, David has, for the past ten years committed himself to working with Aboriginal youth and communities.

The emphasis of David's activities is on young people, and using sport as a means to connect them. His aim is to motivate these people to persist with their education and lead healthier lifestyles, thus enhancing their lives and general opportunities.

Under David's leadership NASCA has achieved impressive outcomes with thousands of young Aboriginal people throughout Australia, being involved in NASCA sports workshops and other health and education community activities.

During the first phase of Message Stick, David will initially provide support and guidance to the CEO in the Sales and Marketing function.

David aims to contribute to Message Stick becoming an important role model for Indigenous people and non - Indigenous people alike.

David is a member of the following boards and committees:

• Member - Board of Vocational Education and Training (BVET) Industry Liaison Committee;
   
• SPORTS - Sub-committee Promoting Opportunity, Recreation and Talent
  Part of the NSW Dept of Sport & Recreation
   
• Member - Board of the National Aboriginal Sports Corporation Australia.

If you would like to contact David, you can e-mail him at:

Indigenous Australia Engaging Australian Business