Alan Thorpe is a proud Gunai man, respected community leader and founder of Dardi Munwurro, an Aboriginal organisation established to strengthen Aboriginal men, families and communities. 

With more than 25 years’ experience working within the Victorian Aboriginal community, Alan has developed and delivered transformational programs supporting men through leadership, healing, behaviour change and connection to culture and community.

A former AFL player with Fitzroy, Sydney and Footscray and a founding member of the Marngrook Footy Show, Alan brings a unique understanding of both professional football and community-led social change.

In 2023, he was recognised as Victoria’s NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year, acknowledging his longstanding contribution to community.