Person: Judy Norris
Judy Norris is a proud Djiringandj woman of the Yuin Nation who has devoted her life to empowering her community. As part of the stolen generation Judy has a deep understanding of cultural values, community challenges and strengths, and a strong appreciation of having been raised in community.
Judy has dedicated her working life to the areas of education, child protection, the University of Wollongong, women’s services, and community corrections.
Judy is married with 3 adult children and 9 beautiful grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family, participation in culture practices and catching up with friends.
The Voice to Parliament
Judy Norris shares her simple response to the outcomes of the Voice to Parliment….
Assimilation Days
Judy Norris talks about the assimilation days and her and her family’s experience of trying to become part of the community….
Bean Picking
Judy Norris shares her stories about bean picking and some of her memories from her time growing up as a bean picker….
Caring for Country
Judy Norris talks about caring for Counrty. She talks about being part of ‘the firesticks alliance’ and the process of doing cultural burns. Alongside this, Judy talks about koala surverying and how to monitor for wildlife….
Culture
Judy Norris discusses Culture. She shares what it means to her and what is important about it….
Death of a Black Baby
Judy Norris talks about the sad and controversal death of an Aboriginal baby….
Dulagaal
Judy Norris shares a story about the dulagaal. She talks about a time she was on Gulaga and being followed by the dulagaal with her family….
Stolen Generation
Judy Norris talks about her experience as a member of the Stolen Generations. Judy shares her experience of being stolen and her return to family….
