Eliminating the stigma for every dreamer one dream at a time.


Our Mission

The Duku Forè Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to actualize their dreams, fostering a path towards a more fulfilling and enriched way of life.

Our Program

Discover how our program empowers individuals and organizations to realize their dreams and create positive change in their lives and communities.

Make Donations

Support our mission with a donation. Your generosity directly helps us empower others to achieve their goals. Email us for further information.

We Need You

Join us! Become a dreamer and help make a difference in people's lives. Your time and skills can empower dreams and transform communities.



Leadership

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Duku Forè GAICD

Chair

Duku is an international speaker, an author of 2 books, a 2-time TEDx Speaker, as well as a UN Delegate having represented Australia at the United Nations headquarters in New York. He inspires people to dream, believe, and achieve.

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Dilshani Weerasinghe

Board Member

Dilshani Weerasinghe is the Executive Director of Queensland Ballet. She has held senior positions in various arts and charity organisations including the Royal Opera House (UK), Sydney Opera House, and Brisbane Powerhouse.

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Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM

Board Member

Dinesh Palipana OAM is an Australian doctor, lawyer, scientist and disability advocate. He is the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, Australia. He is the second person with quadriplegia to graduate as a doctor in Australia and the first with spinal cord injury.

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Olivia Johnson

Board Member

Olivia Johnson is a dynamic HR and Business Management professional with extensive expertise in strategic human resource management, organisational change, and leadership development. Sharing her journey through her upcoming memoir Echoes of Resilience.

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Aurelia Norans GAICD

Board Member

Aurelia is an executive and project development professional with over 25 years experience. She is driven to make a difference and contribute to a sustainable future for all of us and the planet. She thrives in sustainability centric projects or ventures in need of a strategic plan or injection of fresh ideas.

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Esther Kuiters

Board Advisor

Esther (EK) Kuiters is an internationally experienced business leader and passionate about unlocking talent, recruiting and coaching leaders to realise their potential and drive value. Her future-thinking approach supports leaders to achieve ESG and business goals through capability and diversity.

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Edward Mponda

Chief Executive Officer

Edward is an expert in Stakeholder Engagement, Community and Public Relations, Communications, and Crisis Management, effectively aligning these skills to inspire and achieve organizational strategic goals. His extensive experience positions him as a valuable leader capable of driving the Foundation’s mission forward.

Acknowledgement

The Duku Fore Foundation acknowledges the traditional leaders – past, present and emerging and commend them for caring for Country for generations. Without their passion for this land, we would not be able to undertake our activities as we do now. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.