Adam Goodes
About the author

Adam Goodes

Adam Goodes is an Adnyamathanha and Narungga man and community leader. He is a former Australian Rules footballer, having achieved the greatest heights in the game, and was named Australian of the Year in 2014 for his public work in the fight against racism and his advocacy in First Nations affairs. Together with his cousin Michael O'Loughlin, Adam founded the GO Foundation, which supports and inspires the next generation of First Nations leaders. With a diploma in Aboriginal Studies and his own daughter approaching preschool age, Adam was motivated to publish a series of books for young children and families about Australia's First Nations history.

Books by Adam Goodes

Adam Goodes Articles

Teacher's and Parent's Notes: Walk With Us by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

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15 November 2023

Teacher's and Parent's Notes: Walk With Us by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

Generous, Warm and Moving: Read Our Review of Walk With Us by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

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25 October 2023

Generous, Warm and Moving: Read Our Review of Walk With Us by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

Activity Sheet: Welcome to Our Country: Back on Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

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26 October 2022

Activity Sheet: Welcome to Our Country: Back on Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Impactful Storytelling: Read Our Review of Welcome to Our Country: Back on Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

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25 October 2022

Impactful Storytelling: Read Our Review of Welcome to Our Country: Back on Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

A Guide for Parents and Carers: Ceremony by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

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21 April 2022

A Guide for Parents and Carers: Ceremony by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

A Celebration of Community: Read Our Review of Welcome to Our Country: Ceremony by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

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19 April 2022

A Celebration of Community: Read Our Review of Welcome to Our Country: Ceremony by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

A Guide for Parents and Carers: Somebody's Land by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

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24 November 2021

A Guide for Parents and Carers: Somebody's Land by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

A Vibrant Conversation Starter: Read Our Review of Welcome to Our Country: Somebody’s Land by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

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23 November 2021

A Vibrant Conversation Starter: Read Our Review of Welcome to Our Country: Somebody’s Land by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy