Indigenous Advisory Committee /

The role of the committee is to advise and assist the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) to implement inclusive culturally appropriate programs and practices that recognise, support and further develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and participation at all levels of rugby league.

Members of the committee

Flori King-Smith - IAC Member

My name is Flori King-Smith, I am a Kulkalgal woman from Zendath Kes. My bloodline also ties to Mori - Mt Adolphus and I have recently found out that it extends to Wujal Wujal as well. My first love of sports is basketball being the only sport I knew when growing up on Thursday Island it was all I knew.

When I moved away I started playing rugby union in Sydney, at the same time I commenced my Bachelor of Nursing degree at University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Campus. Then moved to Brisbane where I continued to study at QUT – Kelvin Grove Campus and continued playing rugby union.
I played for Qld in 1996, 1997 and then moved back to Thursday Island/Weipa in 1998.

There was definitely no rugby union or rugby league in the Torres Strait and Cape for Women. I started trialling out for teams in Cairns to play at representative levels and when I did get selected, I had to do individual training as part of my preparation, due to the remoteness.

I started playing represented rugby league for North Queensland Marlins, in 2008, playing at the National Championships in Sydney. Then in 2011 and 2012.

In between these years, I have been a coach, administrator, volunteer, part of team to create junior rugby league in Weipa, a player and continue to grow and support rugby league within the Cape and Torres Strait region, in particular the women.

I am currently the coach for U19 Northern Pride Women’s coach and the Open Women’s Cairns Kangaroos team.

"Being a member of the Queensland Rugby League Indigenous Advisory Committee is important to me because the QRL will benefit from the learning of what the IAC will bring and value the expertise, knowledge, experience, and cultural background to assist with decision making and actions that are cultural appropriate."

Karl Adams - IAC Member

I currently reside in Townsville, and am a proud Cape York and Torres Strait Islander man. I have been involved in the game for a number of years across the North Queensland region.

"Being a member of the Queensland Rugby League Indigenous Advisory Committee is important to me, as I am very passionate in advocating for outcomes for our first nations people."

Brad Beetson - IAC Member

I am a proud Kabi Kabi / Wiradjuri Man. I have had a lifelong involvement in footy from proudly watching my father th playing myself to coaching at Junior and senior levels to being involved on Committees as President of Maroochydore Swans and Nambour Crushers and Sunshine Coast Bunyas Indigenous RL Club.
I am also a Director of the QMC and Arthur Beetson Foundation and now a proud Member of the IAC. Married to Tracey and 1 Son Jack .

"Being a member of the Queensland Rugby League Indigenous Advisory Committee is important to me because I love Footy and believe that our game is the greatest sport. I also believe in the role the game plays in helping break down barriers in society on all levels. Finally the affinity we as Indigenous people have with Rugby league and using that passion to help initiate change in all society is very important to me."

Scott Nosworthy - IAC Member

My name is Scott Nosworthy and I am the State Strategy Manager of the QRL and co-chair of the IAC, having been a member of the IAC since its inception. I have worked in rugby league for 17 years in which I have performed a number of roles including being a development officer and for 11+ years the Regional Manager of the Northern Division of the QRL. Prior to that I was a teacher and principal and have grown up and lived in North Queensland all my life.

"Being a member of the Queensland Rugby League Indigenous Advisory Committee is important to me because I want to be a driver of our game becoming more diverse and inclusive and this role provides me with this opportunity, one I am honoured to be part of."

Steven Page - IAC Member

Steven Page is the General Manager for the Former Origin Greats (FOGS) and ARTIE Academy (Achieving Results Through Indigenous Education). Steven has 10 years of extensive experience managing and implementing Education Programs to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout Queensland State Schools and Remote Indigenous Communities.

"Being a member of the Queensland Rugby League Indigenous Advisory Committee is important to me because I want to be a driver of our game becoming more diverse and inclusive and this role provides me with this opportunity, one I am honoured to be part of."

Wyatt Cook-Revell - IAC Member

Wyatt has family connections to the Birri Gubba, Gurang Gurang, Wangan Jagalingou and Wakka Wakka peoples and was born and raised on Yugara country. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Queensland University of Technology. He has been admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. Before joining the QRL Indigenous Advisory Committee in 2022, Wyatt has held numerous committee positions in community rugby league since 2011.

"Being a member of the Queensland Rugby League Indigenous Advisory Committee is important to me because I want to contribute to the Queensland Rugby League and help our game implement culturally appropriate programs and practices that recognise, support and further develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and participation in community rugby league."

Catherine Beaumont - IAC Member

Catherine Beaumont currently volunteers as the Southeast Delegate on the Queensland Rugby League Indigenous Advisory Committee and has held this role since its inception.  As a current sitting Independent Director on the QRL Southeast Board her portfolio being Chair of Female Participation, a role that encourages more female participation in the game and more inclusion across all streams of rugby league.  Prior to this in 2006 Catherine become the first Indigenous woman and second only female to be elected to Brisbane Second Division Rugby League (BSDRL) which had previously been predominately a male run Committee/volunteers, where she remained until its merger into Rugby League Brisbane at season end 2017. Catherine is very passionate and has a great love of rugby league. Both her adult sons as well as family members played rugby league and her youngest was an official QRL ballboy, all of this sparked her involvement in the game, as most clubs rely on volunteers to do the daily tasks something she enjoys helping with. 

"Being a member of the Queensland Rugby League Indigenous Advisory Committee is important to me because it allows me to be a voice and advocate for our players, administrators, volunteers, stakeholders, and supporters of the greatest game of all – Rugby League."

Samuel Bann - IAC Member

Phil Dennis - IAC member

Edward Monaei - IAC Member