Meet Barry Ugle!
We are proud to welcome Barry Ugle to the Aboriginal Land Services team.
Barry is a proud Wilman Noongar man with traditional ancestral connections to the Ballardong, Pinjareb, Whadjuk, and Yued clan groups. Born and raised in Bunbury, Barry brings both lived experience and formal education to his work in anthropology and cultural heritage.
Barry completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University in 2023, majoring in Business Management and minoring in Anthropology. He is currently undertaking a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Curtin and is on track to complete his postgraduate studies by 2028.
Alongside his academic achievements, Barry has a strong creative background. A lifelong admirer of country and western music, he went on to complete a Diploma of Music through Abmusic, reflecting his deep connection to culture and storytelling in all its forms.
“Barry’s strong cultural knowledge, lived experience, and commitment to community make him a valuable addition to our team. His perspective as a Traditional Owner brings important depth to the way we approach heritage management and decision-making at ALS.”
— Bill Bennell, Principal Director
At ALS, Barry is excited to practice anthropology in the field while continuing to fulfil his responsibilities as a Traditional Owner. He brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective to heritage work, supporting informed decision making around Noongar culture and heritage. This is a responsibility he carries with great care and respect.
We are honoured to have Barry join ALS and look forward to the knowledge and leadership he will contribute to our work across Noongar Boodja.