WESLEY ENOCH is a writer and director from Stradbroke Island (Minjeribah) and a proud Quandamooka man. He is the Deputy Chair of Creative Australia and has held key leadership roles, including Artistic Director of Sydney Festival, Queensland Theatre Company, Kooemba Jdarra Indigenous Performing Arts, and Ilbijerri Theatre Company. He has also been an Associate Artistic Director at Belvoir Street Theatre and a Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company. A leading voice in Indigenous storytelling, Wesley has written and directed acclaimed productions that have toured nationally and internationally. His work spans theatre, major cultural events, and festivals, including serving as a creative consultant for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. His landmark works include The 7 Stages of Grieving, co-written with Deborah Mailman, The Sunshine Club, which won the Matilda and Deadly Awards, and The Story of the Miracles at Cookie’s Table, which won the Patrick White Playwrights’ Award. Throughout his career, Wesley has championed First Nations voices in the arts, earning multiple awards and recognitions.