Meet Mikaela Jade
Storyteller
About Mikaela
Mikaela is a proud Cabrogal woman who founded Australia’s first Indigenous Edu-tech company, Indigital. Driven by her fascination with the natural world, she pursued environmental biology at university, deepening her understanding of nature’s workings. Her studies also introduced her to the profound connection between Indigenous people and their land. During her time as a Park Ranger, Mik delved into the stories and history of the National Park she worked in, which inspired her app concept. Mik’s app uses augmented reality to let Indigenous people share extraordinary stories about places, even when they’re not actually there. Mik’s career combines her love for nature, her passion for Indigenous culture and stories, and her innovative use of technology to foster connection and preserve heritage.
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Mikaela, Storyteller
Discover more about Mik and her extraordinary achievements, and you may uncover your own calling as a storyteller.
“I always wanted the opportunity for elders and young people to come together and storytelling … and I saw the technology as a way to be able to achieve that.”
Resources
- Students
- Teachers
- Parents
For students
Career Info Sheet for kids – Mikaela
Career pathway infographic – Digital entrepreneur
Poster – Mikaela
Skills Colouring In – Mikaela
Student activity pack – Mikaela
Wordsearch – Mikaela
For teachers
Capability Conversations – Mikaela
Career information sheet – Mikaela
Career pathway infographic – Digital Entrepreneur
Comprehension Questions – Mikaela
Pathfinder Census
Poster – Mikaela
Skills colouring in – Mikaela
Teacher’s pack – Mikaela
For parents
Career info sheet for kids – Mikaela
Career pathway infographic – Digital Entrepreneur
Poster – Mikaela
Skills colouring in – Mikaela
Future You is hosted at UNSW Sydney and co-funded by the Optiver Foundation and the Faculties of Science at UNSW Sydney and The University of Sydney’.
