April 29th 2025 This was my third time attending Yuuingan Dhilla Yari, Indigenous Language Symposium at the State Library of Queensland. This symposium was the most interesting of all the programs so far. Perhaps because of the timely engagement with AI, popular culture and the history of Indigenous media and representation. For Full Program ofContinue reading “Learning at Yuuingan Dhilla Yari (part 1)”
It’s completed!
I have finished my Masters of Teaching! This journey began in the middle of 2021, and now I am just waiting for my final results from the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment in a few weeks. I hope I did everything correctly. Family and friends see me passing with flying colours, but I will be happyContinue reading “It’s completed!”
Traveling the Story
This year I have embarked on traveling to the places in the story of Uncle Fred Murray. The journey began in Victoria, with a chat to one of his great granddaughters, April, and then a trip to Barkindji country, where Uncle Fred’s beloved wife is from. It was extremely special to sit down with ElderContinue reading “Traveling the Story”
Master Class, Anthologies and Writing Tribes
Masterclass with Mindy A major highlight of the last few months was attending a Master poetry class/workshop with the immensely talented Mindy Gill at the Queensland Writer’s Centre. About Mindy Mindy’s work has been recognised both nationally and internationally, by awards and fellowships such as the Queensland Premier’s Young Writers and Publishers Award, the RMIT VisitingContinue reading “Master Class, Anthologies and Writing Tribes”
Tribute Fundraising in Remembrance of Dad
I wanted to do something worthy of the remembrance of my Dad. I’ll share more about him over the next few months. I know Dad would approve, because he had such a big heart. So I chose to do a few months of Fundraising for Love your Sister. Sam Johnson’s sister, to be exact, butContinue reading “Tribute Fundraising in Remembrance of Dad”
June Paisa Perkins 