NSW Anthro Group Organisation Members
Those responsible for making major decisions for Aurawra as a whole
Chair & Secretary
Mojo
He/Him/They/Them
Also known as EVILM0J0, Mojo is a huge lover of game dev, art, management structures, and video games! Mojo has been around since 2010 and has been helping organise furry events since 2015 across NSW, and while he may seem sinister, scratch underneath the surface and you may find yourself surprised!
Vice Chair and Personnel Manager
He/Him
Sheppy
Sheppy has been assisting the NSW community since 2011, contributing to and helping run events both big and small during this time. This good boy will do all he can to improve your Aurawra experience!
Treasurer
Foxdale
He/Him
Foxdale has been involved with the organisation of FurJAM and NSW Furs since 2011. Always a helpful hand and invaluable on the day. Foxdale will be heading the Committee at Aurawra.
Hotel Liaison
Flay
He/Him
Flay has been attending FurJAM since 2005, occasionally helping or donating his time throughout the years. Only in recent years he has become more involved in organisation, providing advice from his hospitality and events background. Flay will be helping support the Aurawra staff.
Dealers’ Liaison / Dealers’ Den Manager / Con-book Layout
Aquaticas
He/They
Aquaticas (Aq) has been a digital artist for close to a decade. A self-taught artist and designer, he created the Aurawra logo and is part of the art team that helps oversee the con’s look and branding.
Art Director
Kat Aclysm
They/Them
Kat is an invaluable member of the Aurawra team, bringing experience from FurJAM, NSW Furs Events, and BBQs since 2012. Kat helps guide the direction of the art, merchandise, and visual style of Aurawra’s themes from year to year.
Medical Officer
Kai
He/Him/They
Kai has been in the Furry Fandom since 2010 and has been helping out with the Sydney Furry Coffee Meet during its early days in 2012. First aid and general staffer for FurJAM since 2016 and has helped to manage the NSW Furs chats and BBQ events, Kai will be happy to help.
Aurawra Staff
The broader Staff group, who work hard to make Aurawra happen
Performances
Performance Coordinator
Johari
He/Him
Johari is a Newcastle-based avian who’s passionate about DJs and music within the fandom through running DJ events under Floof Doof in both virtual reality and around Australia. He’s an avid AV enthusiast and can usually be found behind the AV desk at various conventions running visuals and making events look and sound good.
Creatives – Art Team
Art Manager
Tano’rath
They/Them
Tano has been in the fandom since 2011; he started out writing stories and still does. Originally coming from Singapore, he appeared here in Sydney in 2014 and stuck around. Been a volunteer since year 1! He’s happy to lend a hand, and you might see him running around with a camera during the con.
Art Team
Max
They/Them
Max is a freelance digital artist and full-time dog from Canberra who has been active in online furry spaces since 2014. When they’re not doodling, you can find them playing DnD or forcibly showing someone photos of their cats. Max is joining Aurawra’s art team and is excited to help out!
Art Team
Frosted Monster
Any/All
Ava (Frosted Monster) has been an active part of the Australian furry fandom from the moment they saw the record for “Largest Gathering of Furries” in the 2006 edition of Guinness World Records. A lover of foxes, cats, and dragons equally, they have endless energy for the digital arts, especially when it comes to expressive character art and magical landscape paintings. Their years spent studying certificates, diplomas, and bachelor’s of animation and graphic design have resulted in an experienced and fast artist. You can often find them roaming conventions and meets as a big kemono-style cat or as a cool and edgy red fox with piercings, or sitting behind a big colourful table in the Dealers’ Den!
Creatives – Prop Team
Props Lead / Art Team / General Cutie Patootie
Sirius
They/Them
Sirius is your local Aurawra art gremlin focusing on making cool props and drawing things <3 they’ve been attending events since 2019 and love to make sure everyone feels safe and has a good time~ other than what they do for Aurawra, their hobbies are playing video games, ceramics, and learning new techniques like paper making, bookbinding and woodworking!
Prop Team
Meraki Pen
Any/All
Meraki joined the furry community in 2020 after she had been drawing her husband’s fursona and eventually couldn’t resist creating her own. The first convention she attended was Aurawra’s first year in 2022, where she immediately felt a sense of belonging.
Meraki works in graphic design and printing. Her hobbies are singing, drawing, pet care, crafting, and playing Nintendo games.
Prop Team
Tempest
He/Him
Tempest has been a member of the NSW furry community since December 2021. Since then, he has been involved in organisation work for the NSW BBQs. With a keen eye for detail, Tempest is an integral part of the manufacturing of props for Aurawra!
Prop Team
Maui
He/Him
Maui has been present in the furry community since 2011 and has run events such as “Bunfur” in Queensland. Maui also contributed his time to the ship that was seen at Aurawra’s maiden voyage. Maui is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to fabrication and is a handy asset to Aurawra’s prop team!
Prop Team
Toffee
They/Them
We don’t know where this local demon came from, but they’ve been lending help at meets ever since their first appearance in 2018. Regardless of their dubious origins, they’re friendly and eager to assist you with anything you need help with!
Prop Team
Macaroon
He/Him/His
I’m a small artist in the community known best for making the “blep cult” stickers and other silly, goofy pieces! I’m a big ol’ nerd and love to talk to new friends about movies and video games, so don’t be scared to yap my ear off or ask for pics with me!
Prop Team
Grimm
He/They
Gargoyle fanatic with an interest in medical science, psychological horror, and studying to be a medical illustrator. Has been involved in the furry community since 2018 and enjoys making concept and horror art.
Prop Team
Nea
She/They
A Sydney-based prop, art, and costume maker! Nea has been making and designing props since 2016. Nea has been in the furry fandom since 2014 and adding to the community ever since!
Charity
Charity Lead / Dealers’ Den Admin
Mocha
They/Them
Hey, I’m Mocha! I’m a self-taught freelance artist originally from WA but am now in NSW, and when I’m not working, I spend most of my free time working on commissions or going to the gym. I’ve been in the fandom for over 5 years as an artist and have recently picked up roles such as helping out as a probationary admin for the Dealers Den network.
Charity Team
Reyfar
He/Him
Reyfar has been around the furry fandom since 2009, with a collection of even older books! Bringing his organisational skills to the charity team, he’s excited to lend a hand.
Charity Team
Raul the fox
He/Him
A nerdy furry who loves to be a part of this fantastic community. My main interests include DnD, MtG, and just being a dork.
Social Media & Web
Social Media & Web Lead
Rains
He/Him
Rains is a local avali that finds writing a bio really hard! Passionate about virtual reality, rhythm games, and the furry fandom at large, he aims to manage the social media and web side of things. Outside of his role with Aurawra, he works on avali.zone and streams on Twitch!
Website Maestro
Geo
He/Him
Geo has been a part of the furry community since 2019, from Canberra to Wollongong, and now Sydney. A recent addition to the team, this red snep will be keeping you up to date with the website and announcements and may be spotted around the con taking photos and vids!
Artist Alley Coordinator / Social Media Art Support
Sporeture
He/She/They
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This creature has been floating around the fandom for a few years, enjoying the fun vibes of the community. They love to doodle lil guys since childhood and now… still does! If not drawing, they’re probably gaming. Spore will be helping out the social media and web team; otherwise, find this lil guy roaming around aimlessly? Who can say?!
Social Media Art Support
Eddie
He/It
Eddie is a multi-medium artist who has just moved over from New Zealand but has been in the furry scene since 2016. This pup works as an artist under the social media team and is a friendly face that’s happy to assist!
Fursuiting
Fursuiting Lead
Sli
He/Him
Sli has been part of the Australian fandom since arriving on these shores in 2010. He’s lent a paw to organising MiDFur, Furjam, and several local NSW events. You may find Sli anywhere at Aurawra, making things happen.
Photography
Photography Lead
Useral Thepony
He/Him
Also known as simply “horse” and “photo horse,” I’ve come to be known by many through my joy of taking photographs of people wearing animal costumes and then immediately editing them the second I get home (even if that is 1am). If you see me and want a photo, don’t hesitate to ask!
Fun & Games
Fun & Games
Kira
They/Them
Friendly, playful border collie 🐶 Fun and games team for Aurawra and coordinator for Paws Outdoors.
Admin / Fun & Games
Sundown
They/Them
Sundown has been part of the fandom since 2014. They’re here to lend a helping paw behind the scenes, assisting people with administrative work. If left alone for long enough at a con, they will turn into a blue dog.
Historical Involvement
Aurawra Board Chair — 2019-2023 — Retired on conclusion of Aurawra 2023
Shadow Dragon
Aurawra – Year 1: New Beginnings
Aurawra – Year 2: The Lost Empire
Shadow has been involved with organising furry events in NSW since 2011, being involved with everything from coordinating fursuiters for public parade groups to working as an organiser for FurJAM and as Chairperson for NSWAG for 4 years.
Staff — Art Team — Retired on conclusion of Aurawra 2023
Chel
Aurawra – Year 2: The Lost Empire
Chel Riot (Cawbaret) is a local freelance artist, drawing furries since 2008 but only active in the local community as of 2018. Experienced as a professional concept artist and animator, they put their love of animals and art to good use for Aurawra, having previously designed the 2019 FurJam shirts. When not scrawling away at an art project, they’re either covered in their small flock of pet birds or running around as a giant plush fox!
Staff — Prop Team — Retired on conclusion of Aurawra 2023
Joss
Aurawra – Year 2: The Lost Empire
Joss has been active in the furry scene since 2005 and was involved in running early events in WA, including PFG, FurWAG, and Midfur 10 and 11, as a blend of volunteer, staff, and board positions. He resumed his interest and love in helping events run with the NSWFur BBQs and Aurawra in 2022 and joined the staff for Aurawra in 2023. He specialises in logistics, transportation, and general behind-the-scenes organisation. With a keen interest in automotive technology, motorsport, and VR, Joss is always beneficial to have around and helpful in a pinch.
Staff — Charity Lead — Retired on conclusion of Aurawra 2023
Ray Liehm
Aurawra – Year 1: New Beginnings
Aurawra – Year 2: The Lost Empire
Ray has been a volunteer for numerous furry events as far back as 2008, including FurJAM, MiDFur, RivFur, FurDU, and Eurofurence. Following a break of several years, Ray stepped back into his most recent speciality of Charity Operations to help Aurawra make the most positive impact it can.
Staff — Social Media Manager — Retired on conclusion of Aurawra 2024
Tallow
Aurawra – Year 1: New Beginnings
Aurawra – Year 2: The Lost Empire
Aurawra – Year 3: Mountains of Mayhem
Tallow has been helping to develop and refine Furry events since 2015, working as an organiser for NSW Furs events, Aurawra, FurJAM, and HCFC, and helping administrate and manage the NSW Furs community. Tallow acted as the Public Relations, Media and Marketing manager for Aurawra.