Individual or Group Submission18/09/24

Theresa Edwards

Theresa Edwards is part of Wadi Wadi in Swan Hill and Yorta Yorta over near Shep. In this submission, she tells her story, reflecting on her early life, her journey through the education system, and the deadly, caring teachers at Swan Hill North. She also discusses her work, her art, her time in the Winlaton institution for adolescent girls, and her efforts in helping and standing up for others with DHS.

Topics: Child protection system, Education, Stolen generation
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