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Julia Torpey Julia Torpey i(A116268 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal
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'Julia Torpey is a descendant of the Eora people in New South Wales and in 2005 graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts degree and  undertook her Master of Urban Planning degree also at Melbourne University. Her interests in these areas include social justice and cultural and artistic development.' Source: http://2008.nextwave.org.au/ (Sighted 27/10/2008).

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Urgent 2008 single work drama '"Urgent" is a journey for the heart, exploring lost connections to family and culture, and the trials of being a young person today. It will provide a place for young people to begin the next chapter of Urgent, a novel which discusses Aboriginal health, the Stolen Generations and Reconciliation. It will present the voices of young Aboriginal people and be a celebration of youth and Aboriginal culture." Source: www2b.abc.net.au/ (Sighted 06/10/2008).
2004 winner Australian Medical Association Youth Health Award
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