31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Mindy Woods

Mindy Woods is a proud Bundjalung woman, award-winning chef, entrepreneur and change maker. Named Champion of Change 2025 at the World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards , she is Australia’s most awarded Indigenous chef, a Chefs Hat recipient, author and founder of Karkalla. Through food, she champions First Nations culture, authentic native ingredients and a more inclusive Australian food future.