We are delighted to announce Kamilaroi, Barkindji, Ballardong and Whadjuk woman Bianca Hunt as the 2026 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow.

As a TV presenter, media personality, interviewer and author, Hunt’s career spans sport, travel, fashion and music journalism. Her TV roles include SBS’s Going Places with Ernie Dingo, Coles Healthy Kicks, Yokayi Footy, and even a stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! In the brand world, Bianca has fronted campaigns for Bonds, LinkedIn and Intrepid Travel.

With a passion for hearing other people’s stories and for sharing her own, Hunt has dedicated her career to uplifting First Nations people and platforming women in media and is an ambassador for The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Wyanga Elders.

Hamish Balnaves, CEO of The Balnaves Foundation said, “The Balnaves Foundation and I are thrilled to celebrate Bianca Hunt as the 2026 Balnaves Fellow at Belvoir St Theatre. Our collaboration with Belvoir continues to champion emerging First Nations artists as they create bold new stories for the stage. We look forward to witnessing her creative journey unfold and seeing the work they will bring to life through this Fellowship.”

Aaron Beach, Belvoir’s Executive Director said, “We are very pleased with the quality and calibre of this year’s applications. They included several first-time applicants from the First Nations artistic community.”

The Balnaves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellowship is supported by The Balnaves Foundation.