Individual or Group Submission27/04/22

Aunty Annebelle Nikkelson

Aunty Annebelle Nikkelson's submission is a painting about her journey "back to her home after many, many years of abuse and disconnection from mob."

Topics: Elders' truths, Gender based violence

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