Uncle John Baxter

Activist Uncle John Baxter is a Latji Latji and Narungga man.

Alongside his work advocating for Stolen Generations survivors, Uncle John is strongly involved in representing and supporting those living with a disability, and has produced many works documenting his experience with Spina bifida.

His list of achievements include:

  • Served on the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission's Disability Reference Group from 2014-2016
  • Committee Member of the Disability Portfolio Reference Group for the Victoria Police
  • Written, produced and directed five short films for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
  • President of the Committee of Management of the Koorie Night Market Inc.
  • and inducted on to the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll in 2016.

“It is important to share your life experiences, and encourage others through your journey to be able to make something meaningful and worthwhile.”
- Uncle John Baxter. Footsteps of Our Elders by Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place.

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