Alicia Janz
A proud Erubian Islander of the Merriam Mer peoples is Alicia Janz is passionate about sharing life lessons through telling her story. Alicia was Operations Manager for the Deadly Sista Girlz program and has mentored young Australian First Nations women for the past 13 years whilst also competing at an elite level in both netball and football.

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Testimonials for Alicia Janz
Alicia Janz was great, the participants really enjoyed her presentation.
Kristen Potter, Group Manager Organisational and Cultural Development - The Perth Mint
Alicia Janz, what can I say, but thank you, thank you, thank you. Your message on our stage on Friday to our boys and the staff was impressive, powerful, a little confronting but encouraging and inviting. I know you stayed up late writing and rehearsing, but from our perspective, it was worth every second. I am confident that with teacher’s encouragement there will be some conversations as a result and along with Daniel’s unplanned interview talking about being an indigenous Scotch boy, there will be some impact. Some positive impact and realisation.
Once your football career finishes you have a career in public speaking. Seriously. You come over as warm, open, welcoming. I was particularly watching the little boys on Friday how they wanted to be near you. And then there is your story and message and question. Succinctly told, you reveal yourself to the audience without overly dwelling on the bias’ both indigenous and female that you see and experience, but you are optimistic, deliver hope along with a plan. Think about it some more. Being a consultant public speaker, you’ll be great, you’re are needed. Thanks again for coming and showing some solidarity for and with our indigenous boys and for your message to us all. It’s a good day for that umbrella today☺. Or maybe as a walking stick if you end up in rehab again.
Head of Middle School Scotch College
Alicia Janz, thanks again for coming in and speaking to our team at RPS earlier this week. The team enjoyed your presentation and really appreciated the insight you could give. It definitely left us with a better understanding of indigenous culture and stronger appreciation of the challenges of reconciliation. Following on from that we’d like to make a donation to the Wirrpanda Foundation Deadly Sista Girlz Program, to assist in a small way with the work you do there. I wasn’t sure if this was if this was something we could do through you or if you could put us through to the appropriate person at the Wirrpanda Foundation to arrange this with.
General Manager RPS Australia Asia Pacific
Alicia was great to work with and was able to engage her audience well. We received fantastic feedback from the attendees of our event.
Bamara
Fee Range: Up to $5000
Alicia Janz's Biography
A proud Erubian Islander of the Merriam Mer peoples Alicia Janz has lived off-country her whole life, having grown up in the remote town of Derby, in the Kimberley.
Alicia was previously Operations Manager for the Deadly Sista Girlz program and has mentored young Australian First Nations women for the past 13 years whilst also competing at an elite level in both netball and football.
Alicia is passionate about sharing life lessons through telling her story. Talking about the importance of resilience not only through school, sport & work but the challenges and responsibilities that come with being a First Nations person.
Outside of her full-time work for those years, Alicia dedicated her time towards becoming an elite athlete. Janz fulfilled those aspirations and represented West Coast Fever in netball and both, the Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles in AFLW.
Janz was named in the Australian 21/U netball squad and recognized as the 2018 Perth NAIDOC Sportsperson and the 2020 West Coast Eagles AFLW Best Club Person. She has been a member on the WCE RAP committee, AFLPA Indigenous Advisory Board and AFLW Competition Committee.
Alicia Janz believes her accomplishments were achieved for a purpose beyond herself. It provided a platform for her to inspire and share the insights of a First Nations Islander woman, and the resilience to overcome barriers insinuated with it. As well as enacting change within organisations to instil First Nations knowledge and understandings.
The quote that resonates with Alicia is by Mae Jemison “Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination, never limit others because of your own limited imagination.”
Speaking Topics Include
The importance if resilience and mindset - Alicia shares her individual story of achieving goals and the importance of resilience and mindset.
Inspirational messages on change - Alicia Janz shares her personal experiences and understandings, reflection of two worlds and opportunities for change.
Teamwork - Exploring teamwork & team culture through a First Nations perspective.
Women in leadership - Exploring leadership, mentoring young women and understanding your impact.

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