The Healing Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Muruwari/Yuwaalaraay woman Kirsten Gray to the Healing Foundation Board after an extensive process with a huge number of applications.
Kirsten, a lawyer by trade, has established herself as a key leader and thinker in Indigenous policy and human rights. She has served as a trusted adviser to several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioners before leading First Nations Policy and Engagement at the Disability Royal Commission.
“Kirsten’s dedication to advancing Indigenous human rights at both national and international levels was one of the factors that stood out for us in selecting her as The Healing Foundation’s newest Director,” said Professor Steve Larkin, The Healing Foundation Board Chair.
“Sadly, the institutionalisation of children through both justice and child protection systems, along with issues related to access and protections for people with disabilities, appear to be just as pressing for Indigenous people today as when the Bringing them home report was released nearly 30 years ago,” Professor Larkin stated.
“Kirsten has demonstrated her effectiveness as both an advocate and academic working across these areas.”
“I am confident that Kirsten will bring new knowledge and energy that will be an asset to the Healing Foundation Board as we intensify our calls for action on the recommendations of the Bringing them home report so that we can avoid repeating past mistakes.”
Please join us in welcoming Kirsten!
