History made as Broncos unveil 2026 Indigenous jersey

A design by a 17-year-old high school student has been unveiled at the Brisbane Broncos 2026 NAIDOC jersey.

Beerwah State High School student Ladda Kaewhanam, a proud Whadjuk Noongar and Wongi young woman originally from Kalgoorlie in WA, said the design was inspired by her own journey.

Titled One Journey to The Other, Ladda’s artwork, helped brought to life by Quandamooka artist Casey Coolwell-Fisher, tells a powerful story of connection across Australia, between people, places, generations and cultures.

The jersey marks a significant milestone in the club’s history, with Ladda becoming the first student from the Broncos’ Beyond the Broncos Indigenous mentoring program to design their Indigenous Round jersey.

The jersey will be worn during both of the Club’s NRL Indigenous Round fixtures at Suncorp Stadium, against the Dolphins on August 8, and the Warriors on 15 August 15. The Broncos’ NRLW side will also wear this year’s design.

“We’re incredibly proud to launch this year’s Indigenous Round jersey during such an important week,” Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy said.

Longstanding connection

“NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and for us, a longstanding connection to Indigenous players and communities.

The Beyond the Broncos program has supported more than 7000 students in 53 schools since its launch in 2015.

“Designing this jersey has been an incredible honour, and being part of the Broncos family is so special”, Ladda said.

“My artwork is about the journeys we take throughout our lives, the people who guide us, and the connections we have to our families, our communities and our culture.”