Appearances
Television & Media
Kirli Saunders was the MC for WugulOra, Nationally broadcast from Gadigal Lands, Jan 26 on ABC, 2022 & 2023. WugulOra Morning Ceremony celebrates the world’s oldest living culture through dance, music and language with performances by the Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers Christine & Zippora Anu and Barayagal Chior. WugulOra was delivered by Government NSW & Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Lands Council.
Podcasts
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Kirli Saunders on Poetry and Multi-disciplinary Practice
An award-winning author and multidisciplinary artist. Kirli’s books include Bindi, Kindred and Returning. Her play, Going Home, is in development, as is her first novel, Yaraman. In 2022, she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her contribution to the arts.
Join in the conversation with Kirli and Astrid as Kirli takes us through her practice in her second appearance on The Garret.
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At home with Kirli Saunders
Join Kirli and Astrid for The Garret, Writers on Writing; Kirli explores her award-winning verse novel, Bindi, celebrated Kindred and her creative process.
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Women Rule
Growing older can be daunting. And for many women in particular, it can be downright terrifying. Kirli Saunders and her mum Joyce join Melissa Doyle (Sunrise, Sunday Night) for Age Against The Machine episode 4.
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How to navigate Australian Day (Invasion Day)
Join this conversation between author, educator and Gunai woman Kirli Saunders and Gomeroi Social Worker & Campaigner, Rachael McPhail who discuss how you and your family can respectfully honour First Nations people on January 26th
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Kirli Saunders Will Never Question Why She Loves Who She Loves
Kirli Saunders is a storyteller, poet, artist, and teacher by trade. And, as you’re about to find out, there’s something about Kirli that feels like a big warm hug. To be in her presence is a true gift…
Performances
From the Opera House to the Australian Consulate in Chennai, Corporate to local community events, Gunai Woman Kirli Saunders (OAM) has had experience speaking across a multitude of stages. She is an award-winning writer, an artist and model using her platform to advocate for the environment, gender, racial equality, and LGBTIQA+ rights. Passionate about enlivening spaces, Kirli has partnered with global organisations including Google, Fender, Sydney Opera House, Qantas and Spotify, Mecca and Aesop to celebrate stories and cultivate change.
In 2024, Kirli is focusing on writing her debut novel, Yaraman. You can meet her at Blak & Bright Festival, Aukland Writer’s Festival, Sydney Writer’s Festival, Cement Fondu & State Library of NSW.
Kirli presenting Tidal at Sydney Opera House on Gadigal lands, 2021
Modelling
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Maara Collective
photo credit: Kerrie Stanley 2022
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Zoe Kratzmann
photo credit: Kaz McGrath 2020
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Witchery
photo credit: Maclay-Heriot 2021
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Zoe Kratzmann
photo credit: Kaz McGrath 2020
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Witchery
photo credit: Natalie Boog
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Zoe Kratzmann
photo credit: Kaz McGrath 2020
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Cass & Co.
photo credit: Annastasia Hall 2018
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Zoe Kratzmann
photo credit: Salty Dingo 2020
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Zoe Kratzmann
photo credit: Kaz McGrath 2022
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Zoe Kratzmann
photo credit: Kaz McGrath 2020
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Seed Heritage X Allbright 2022
photo credit: Julie Adams 2022
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Ihraa Swim x Bobbilockyer 2022
AAFW
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Seed Heritage x Allbright
photo credit: Julie Adams 2022
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Ilkuntji Artists X Deanne McEwen
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