The IWC Committee

Committee Member

Mr. Tahi Gray-Tuapawa is a Senior Barber with over 10 years of experience, working at the intersection of self-image, identity, and community connection. Of Māori and Australian heritage, Tahi blends traditional barbering with therapeutic, culturally safe spaces for Māori and Pasifika communities across Australia and Aotearoa. As a peer researcher in the Feeding our Mana (Food Security in Māori and Pasifika Families in Australia) study, he contributed valuable insights into Indigenous strength and struggle. Tahi is passionate about cultural wellbeing and is honoured to participate in the Indigenous Wellbeing Conference, supporting conversations that uplift Indigenous voices and promote community healing.