In these portraits, prominent First Nations Australians talk about their lives.

From Cathy Freeman to Nova Peris, we're celebrating some inspirational First Nations sporting stars and their achievements.

Ben Austin OAM is an Australian Aboriginal elite sportsperson with a disability.

Cathy Freeman wins the 400m gold medal on 25 September 2000.
Source: Olympic channel on YouTube.

Director Ian Darling, ex-footballer Michael O’Loughlin, and AFL Inclusion and Social Policy Manager Tanya Hosch discuss the Adam Goodes documentary The Final Quarter and racism in sport with ABC's Fran Kelly