Aboriginal women: stories, strength and continuity
NAIDOC Week: a conversation with Melissa Mills
In this NAIDOC Week conversation, Melissa Mills, a Ghungulu, Garingbal and Bidjara woman will share reflections on the strength and roles of Aboriginal women as storytellers, knowledge holders and leaders. Drawing on her work in photography and storytelling, she explores how culture and values are carried across generations.
Melissa offers us an opportunity to listen, reflect and deepen our understanding of the cultural context that shapes health, care and connection within First Nations communities.
Hosted by Sophie Blackmore, APD
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter
Melissa Mills is a Ghungulu, Garingbal and Bidjara woman from Central Queensland. She is a photographer and storyteller whose work centres on connection, identity and the lived experiences of Aboriginal people. Melissa is preparing to embark on a PhD exploring the roles of Aboriginal women as matriarchs and the ways knowledge, strength and culture are carried across generations.
Registration includes
- Access to a recording of the presentation
- Assessment quiz and certificate
- Suggested further reading
Open Access
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