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22 December, 2016

What Makes An Elder?

Leaders and Mentors in our communities.

OurMob asked community members at the 2016 Koori Knockout about their thoughts on the qualities of Elders.

 

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Artwork Credit: Original artwork by Kamilaroi Artist, Rhonda Sampson, RS Creative Solutions.

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Artwork Credit: Craig Cromelin, from a painting he did titled, "4 favourite fishing holes". It is a snippet of his growing years on the Lachlan River, featuring yabby, turtle, fish and family.

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