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Shawn Wondunna-Foley Shawn Wondunna-Foley i(A135556 works by) (a.k.a. Shawn Foley)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Butchulla/Batjala/Badtjala
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BiographyHistory

Shawn Wondunna-Foley is the first son of the late Aboriginal Butchulla elder Shirley Wondunna-Foley and Barry Foley who is of Irish descent.

As well as the manuscript, Dingo Finds a Friend (2010), that was shortlisted for the David Unaipon Award 2010, Wondunna-Foley has also written a number of works on cultural heritage management. He is also recognised as a leading artist among his people who belong to the Fraser Island region of South East Queensland.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Dingo Finds a Friend 2010 (Manuscript version)x402133 Z1721235 2010 single work prose children's

'Dingo's story begins in the beginning when everything was being created. Dingo's journey takes place at different places on country - land and sea. Friends are found in all different kinds of places and doing all sorts of interesting things. They're all happy just being themselves.

This book is about being happy to be yourself, looking for friendship, accepting everyone in life for who they are and acknowledging them for the special qualities that they possess. Dingo's journey is like discovering things for the very first time. In the end, everyone becomes part of the journey. Come along and see.' Source: http://www.news-mail.com.au (Sighted 31/08/10)

2010 shortlisted Queensland Literary Awards Unpublished Indigenous Writer : David Unaipon Award
y separately published work icon Dingo Finds a Friend 2010 (Manuscript version)x402133 Z1721235 2010 single work prose children's

'Dingo's story begins in the beginning when everything was being created. Dingo's journey takes place at different places on country - land and sea. Friends are found in all different kinds of places and doing all sorts of interesting things. They're all happy just being themselves.

This book is about being happy to be yourself, looking for friendship, accepting everyone in life for who they are and acknowledging them for the special qualities that they possess. Dingo's journey is like discovering things for the very first time. In the end, everyone becomes part of the journey. Come along and see.' Source: http://www.news-mail.com.au (Sighted 31/08/10)

2010 shortlisted Queensland Literary Awards Unpublished Indigenous Writer : David Unaipon Award
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