Destiny Baker is a proud Dunghutti, Dharug and Noongar woman who grew up on Dharawal Country in Campbelltown. Deeply connected to her culture and community, Destiny began dancing at the age of four, developing her passion through regular involvement in community events and cultural spaces.
She began her formal training at Campbelltown Arts Centre with the Wiritjiribin Aboriginal Girls Dance Group, along her journey, Destiny has been mentored by a number of respected Indigenous artists, including Daniel Mateo, Lillian Banks, Jodie Welsh, Sharni Paige and Deegan Hunter. These mentors supported Destiny in strengthening her skills, confidence and connection to dance and artistic growth through performance opportunities across a wide range of events and showcases. In 2020, Destiny joined Brolga Dance Academy and was selected for the Elite Program (2020–2025), performing both traditional and contemporary Indigenous dance works. In 2025, she choreographed and performed her solo Grief, earning a Corroboree Leader Award at the 2025 brolga dance academy end of year showcase.
Destiny’s interest in NAISDA began at a young age when her uncle Brendan first introduced her to the organisation, often telling her that he believed he would one day see her performing with them. With guidance and support from Anthea Doropolous, Destiny was nurtured and gradually transitioned toward NAISDA through her participation in BURRA BUMAL, a collaborative program between Campbelltown Arts Centre and NAISDA. Destiny was part of this program for three years, where she further developed her technical skills, Cultural knowledge and readiness for full-time training before commencing her studies at NAISDA. She aspires to dance professionally with Bangarra Dance Theatre and to one day return her knowledge and skills to community, supporting at risk Indigenous youth to reconnect with culture, land and ancestors through dance. Destiny is now currently studying Certificate III in dance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.