Alice Tamang

Alice Tamang is a Dharug woman based on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne, with extensive experience working with First Nations communities across regional and remote locations. Her career spans roles in development, technical advisory, operations management, education and the arts.

Alice has led the development of First Nations frameworks for international development programs and serves as a technical advisor on several DFAT-funded initiatives. She has also designed and implemented Indigenous knowledge exchange projects in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Nepal, and Bangladesh, empowering communities to address shared challenges through collaboration and mutual learning.

In addition to her work in Australia, Alice was based in Nepal for a number of years, where she undertook a gender-focused documentation project and provided assistance following the 2015 earthquake. Her international experience continues to shape her advisory work, enabling her to deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes across a variety of thematic areas.

Alice’s work is grounded in her commitment to cultural safety, locally led approaches, and equitable inclusion. She has worked across all levels—from grassroots community, to diplomatic and ministerial engagements—with a strong focus on amplifying Indigenous leadership, breaking down structural barriers, and fostering cross-cultural connections.

Alice is Chairperson of the Australian Volunteer Program’s Indigenous Advisory Panel, a founding member of the Association of First Nations Australians in Development, and a panelist for DFAT’s Support Unit for Gender Equality (SURGE) Panel.