RATAJ ABDULLAH

Rataj Abdullah is an 19-year-old spoken word artist and community organiser from Gumbaynggirr Country in Coffs Harbour, now residing in Sydney. Rooted in her Eritrean heritage and lived experience as a young Muslim woman, Rataj’s work weaves together poetry, activism, and personal storytelling. She explores themes of identity, displacement, collective grief, and radical hope—often drawing from her involvement in the climate justice movement, anti-racism work, and youth organising.

– See the APS Sydney Finalists compete for the crown of APS ‘26 Sydney Final Champion at the 2026 Sydney APS Final on 9 October at Impact Story Lab.

UPDATE: The 2026 Sydney APS Final is now sold out! There are still tickets available for the NSW APS State Final and APS National Final. ‍ ‍