Born in Gurrumbilbarra, traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal Language name for Townsville, North Queensland, Australia. My Great Grandmother’s country is Nywaigi which is located north of Townsville (It runs along Mount Spec, covering Paluma and Crystal Creek) up to coast to Ingham and through my mother, also linked to Girramay country in the Cardwell area.

I’m a Gumulaig woman from Urpi Kigu Peoyadh Ras/Mabuyag Island in the Torres Strait. I’m descendant from Warrior – Chief Bari. That’s my father’s country and through my Great Uthe (Grandfather), my family heritage leads back to American Samoa. Mother to a Beautiful Teenage Daughter and Eldest Sister to five younger brothers.