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Marlee Silva Marlee Silva i(13537993 works by)
Born: Established: Sydney, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Kamilaroi ; Aboriginal Dunghutti
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'Marlee Silva is a Kamilaroi/Dunghutti woman with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit industry. Skilled in Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, and Microsoft Office. Strong professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Creative Writing, Politics from University of Wollongong and Bachelor of Communications (Honours) from the University of Technology Sydney. She is also the founder of Indigenous Female Empowerment campaign 'Tiddas 4 Tiddas' (on instagram) and director of community sports tournament Col Dillon Cup.' 

(https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlee-silva-16371892?originalSubdomain=au)

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y separately published work icon My Tidda, My Sister : Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia’s First Women Richmond : Explore Australia , 2020 18581909 2020 single work biography life story

'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and society has existed on this continent for millennia. It is a culture that manifests as the ultimate example of resilience, strength and beauty. It’s also a culture that has consistently been led by its women.My Tidda, My Sister shares the experiences of many Indigenous women and girls, brought together by author and host of the Tiddas 4 Tiddas podcast Marlee Silva. The voices of First Nations’ women that Marlee weaves through the book provide a rebuttal to the idea that 'you can’t be what you can’t see'. For non-Indigenous women, it demonstrates the diversity of what success can look like and offers insight into the lives of their Indigenous sisters and peers. Featuring colourful artwork, this book is a celebration of the Indigenous female experience through truth-telling. Some stories are heart-warming, others shine a light on the terrible realities for many Indigenous women in this country today. But what they all share is the ability to inspire and empower, creating a sisterhood that all Australian women can be part of.' (Publication summary) 

2021 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) The Matt Richell Award for New Writer
2021 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian General Non-Fiction Book of the Year
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