I have worked within the Aboriginal community/ communities in the Mallee for more than 33 years now. This has been both in a Voluntary and Professional capacity. I was Awarded the Sir Rohan Delacombe Award for Scholastic Ability whilst studying at Girton College in Bendigo.
I was one of seventy Women honoured at the 2010 IPPA International Women’s Day Celebrations and placed on the 2010 Honour Roll. I was chosen by the other women to speak on their behalf to a crowd of 900 people who attended the celebration. I was one of the women honoured in the public sector as a Legend of Service Delivery for my exceptional contributions to the Victorian community. I was a finalist in the 2018 Dreamtime Awards Nationwide and was nominated for Community Person of the Year.
I have worked for Department of Human Services in the Indigenous Family Violence Support Officer role and have also worked for The Mallee Domestic Violence Service in mainstream Services.
I have extensive knowledge of family violence and its impact on community. I worked for Aboriginal Victoria and been a Public Servant for more than 17 years. I was responsible for the Local Aboriginal Networks in Robinvale, Mildura and Swan Hill in the Northern Loddon Mallee Region. My work is Community Development focussed and we worked closely with Local Government, who have accepted/endorsed our Community Plans.
I have served on the Board at MDAS for 3 years now. I sit on The Elders Standing Group for Treaty in Victoria and I have just commenced as a Board member of ROHS in Robinvale. I also am a Youth Leader at my local Church. I believe I am a strong advocate for the Koori Community and will do all I can to impact change in our lives.
