Toumanda Fohrman is a Bundjalung and Worimi woman, with family ties to Cabbage Tree Island and Forster.

Toumanda will focus on cultural growth and mental and physical health, including being a youth voice for the benefits of staying at school and pursuing further education, the ongoing effects of intergenerational trauma within families and choosing to live healthy lives.

She welcomes the opportunity to work with other YAC representatives to develop goals and strategies to help overcome issues facing young Aboriginal people today.

Toumanda is a member of the Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council, is studying a Law degree at Charles Sturt University and is a member of the Shellharbour City Council’s Aboriginal Advisory Committee.