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ANZMHA Podcast: Michele Laurie

Written by Lorien Stoetzel | Jul 21, 2023 2:55:19 AM

Michele identifies as an Gumbaynggirr/Yaegl Nyami (Woman in Gumbaynggirr)-accepted on Bundjalung Country.

Michele champions social justice and seeks to work hard to increase equality & equity for First Peoples. As a Targeted Early Intervention Worker with Bugil Wernbe TEI Program-Tabulam District, Michele leads with an Indigenous Feministic practice, authentic Aboriginal Leadership & Aboriginal Governance which self-empowers to show up with and for community.  

Today we talk about the challenges of the work Michele has been a part of, the power of Aboriginal people working with Aboriginal people and her passion for early intervention with children to help build strong families within the community.  
 
Welcome Michele.