Alex Graham

Chair of the Board

Alex Graham is a proud Gubbi Gubbi man and a long-serving Director of Murri Watch, with over seven years of dedicated service to the organisation. He is deeply committed to the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Alex is passionate about education and economic self-determination as pathways to creating meaningful opportunities and stronger futures for our communities.

Alex holds a Master of Professional Accounting and is a Fellow of CPA Australia. He brings extensive experience across the higher education and resource sectors, specialising in management accounting, financial planning, and business systems. His strong analytical skills and strategic insight contribute significantly to the sound governance and sustainable growth of Murri Watch.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Alex values time spent outdoors—fishing, camping with family, and working with his hands through woodworking and restoring his classic car.

David Hill

Vice Chair

David Hill Vice ChairDavid Hill is the Vice Chair of the Board and a proud Yugambeh, Mununjali, and Bundjalung man. Born in Lismore on Bundjalung Country, David’s cultural identity and connection to Country continue to guide his leadership, values, and commitment to community. He grew up in Lismore NSW, completing his schooling at Leichhardt State School in Ipswich, and has since dedicated his life to strengthening opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Queensland.

David brings extensive experience across multiple sectors, having held roles within the Department of Education, Ipswich City Council, and Mount Isa City Council. His career spans community services, youth work, local government, and frontline community engagement. With experience ranging from bar manager at the Briggs Road Sporting Complex to Youth Justice, as well as serving this organisation in roles from Cell Visitor to Case Manager, David has developed a deep understanding of grassroots community needs and systemic challenges.

Alongside his professional career, David and his wife Kylie Hill are the proud owners of KJH Art Works, a community-based business that now delivers projects nationally and internationally. Their work includes commissioned pieces for Reconciliation Action Plans, cultural education, and art projects that share and strengthen First Nations stories. David is passionate about community leadership, governance, and creating safe, culturally grounded pathways for young people and families. As Vice Chair, he is committed to strong board governance, strategic oversight, cultural integrity, and ensuring decisions reflect the strengths, rights, and aspirations of the community.

He is continually inspired by the dedication of Murri Watch staff, whose commitment to supporting our people aligns strongly with his own values of service, respect, and collective responsibility.

Outside of work, David is actively involved in sport and community development. He is the President of the Logan Softball Association and enjoys both playing and umpiring softball. David is an Australian Accredited Umpire. One of his greatest joys is watching his children grow and thrive in the sport. David lives by the belief that “Actions speaks louder than words,” a principle that guides his approach to leadership and community service.

Candice Hughes

Secretary

Candice Hughes is a proud Kamilaroi woman, mother, and wife whose career reflects deep commitment to justice, community, and cultural strength. As the Principal Solicitor at YFS Legal, she leads a busy community legal centre with expertise in Youth Justice and Domestic and Family Violence, providing critical advocacy for some of Queensland’s most vulnerable young people and families.

With more than 11 years’ experience in community legal centres, and service as both a sworn and unsworn member of the Queensland Police Service, Candice brings a unique and balanced perspective to systems reform, frontline practice, and culturally informed service delivery.

Candice is driven by a passion for protecting human rights and improving access to justice, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who continue to face structural inequities within the legal system. Her leadership, lived experience, and unwavering advocacy strengthen our organisation’s commitment to culturally safe, person-centred, and justice-focused outcomes for the communities we serve.

Cain McDonald

Cain is a proud First Nations and South Sea Islander man from the Wakka-Wakka / Cobble-Cobble and Biripi peoples, with deep cultural connections stretching from the Manning River region in New South Wales through to the South Burnett and Hervey Bay regions of Queensland. His cultural identity and lived experience are central to his lifelong commitment to community empowerment, justice, and self-determination.

With over two decades of experience across the justice, youth, and family support sectors, Cain brings a wealth of operational expertise, cultural leadership, and strategic insight to his role as Treasurer. He has built a respected career advocating for vulnerable young people, strengthening families, and driving culturally safe service delivery that upholds the rights, dignity, and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Throughout his life, Cain has worked, lived, and walked alongside community in many capacities. He carries a deep passion for uplifting his mob, strengthening cultural identity, and creating pathways for positive, community-driven change. His leadership is grounded in humility, cultural integrity, and a strong belief in the power of collective strength.

For Cain, serving on the Board represents another meaningful opportunity to continue his life’s purpose: supporting, empowering, and standing with his people. He is inspired by the organisation’s values, its impact, and its commitment to building safer, stronger futures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Outside of his professional and community roles, Cain values time with family and friends, staying active through sport, and contributing to initiatives that build connection, belonging, and wellbeing.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

Barry Fisher

Barry Fisher is a proud Ewamian, Birra and Miyan man, born in Wondai, with strong connections to all three of his traditional family groups. Throughout his life, Barry has worked across a wide range of industries including Queensland Rail, hostels, mining in Far North Queensland, meat works, bar attendance, and various labouring roles. These diverse experiences have shaped his strong work ethic, adaptability, and deep connection to people and community.

Barry is an active member of numerous Aboriginal organisations and has long been involved in community sporting events. He continues to play an important role in supporting men’s groups and promoting health, wellbeing, and cultural connection through sport and community engagement. Barry also proudly serves as a Director of the Ewamian People Aboriginal Corporation.

He is inspired by the growth and impact of this organisation, having seen it evolve from humble beginnings into a strong, respected voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other communities. Barry finds purpose in contributing to this progress and ensuring it continues to create opportunities for future generations.

Outside of his professional and community commitments, Barry enjoys spending time on Country, participating in sports, being with family, having a bet, listening to music, and socialising with friends. Guided by his personal motto — “Loyalty and truthfulness and never be shy to speak up” — Barry brings integrity, honesty, and lived experience to his role on the Board.