Paul’s journey shows us that it doesn’t matter how long, or how long ago you were in the ‘game,’ because some things don’t change: the opportunity to develop friendships, relationships and the value of adaptability to the unpredictability of life.
Asserting your right to exist, your right to be human, is not a choice, it is a necessity. This message instilled in Karen at an early age and has stayed with her through her legal studies.
At just 21 years old, Lenique Lawson walked the length of her lounge room nursing her contractions, whilst proofreading her final university assessment, completing her law degree.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately and systemically oppressed by the justice system. I wanted to utilise the privileges I have in accessing tertiary education to gain qualifications in an area where I can become an advocate for, and empower, my people.