“The Indigenous Australians showed me a depth of loyalty and love that was unique to me – the greatest gift in my life is to be aware… Read more “For Joan”
Author: Eileen Sis Austin
Open letter to St Vincent’s Mental Health
Open letter to St Vincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) Acute Inpatient Service (AIS) Trigger Warning: Suicide – Sexual Assault Dear St Vincent’s Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (AIS)… Read more “Open letter to St Vincent’s Mental Health”
Built To Break the Mould
In mid June this year, news broke that Lidia Alma Thorpe was successfully elected to replace former Greens leader Richard Di Natale. This makes her the first… Read more “Built To Break the Mould”
The World Was Kind
As the blue sky darkened and the sun laid to restInnocent and unbroken, my spirit felt at restAs the blue sky darkened and the sun laid to… Read more “The World Was Kind”
The Violent Labor Government – Protect Djab Wurrung Country
Recently I attended a training event which focused strongly on family and domestic violence, the area in which I am employed. The Victorian Government’s Royal Commission into… Read more “The Violent Labor Government – Protect Djab Wurrung Country”
For Mob – Self-Determining Your Court Day
This piece is dedicated to my Aboriginal sisters and brothers who have to use the court system when experiencing family violence. Sometimes we have no choice and… Read more “For Mob – Self-Determining Your Court Day”
Things I Wish Someone Had of Told Me
There are a lot of things I wish someone had of told me, this piece outlines only some of them, I could write a book about all… Read more “Things I Wish Someone Had of Told Me”
Daylesford – The Place NOT to Be
10 reasons why Daylesford is not the place to be I feel a great need to reveal the intense racism and oppression that is currently thriving within… Read more “Daylesford – The Place NOT to Be”
The Draining Bath
In April 2017 I sat at my house on Dja Dja Wurrung Country (Hepburn Springs) and felt the need to write about everything I was experiencing at the time.… Read more “The Draining Bath”
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