This Deadly Practice paper profiles Aunty Debra Swan, a proud Gomeroi Elder and Matriarch whose life has been shaped by culture, kinship and a commitment to justice.
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After 13 years as an Aboriginal caseworker, Aunty Deb confronted the systemic failures of child protection and co-founded Grandmothers Against Removal NSW (GMAR NSW).
GMAR has since become a powerful statewide advocate for restoration, self-determination and cultural authority. Today, Aunty Deb continues to lead, teach Dadirri, and fight for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to remain connected to family, community and Country.
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