Wi3W – Ep. 17 – Aunty Betty McGrady speaks with Greg Dodge about her life.




Walk in 3 Worlds Podcast show

Summary: <br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/betty-mcgrady-162a6721">Aunty Betty McGrady</a> is a Gungarri Traditional Custodian. The traditional tribal lands of the Gunggari stretched over some 8,200 square miles (21,000 km2), taking in the Upper Nebine and Mungallala creeks from Bonna Vonna and Ballon north to Morven and Mungallala (near Mitchell, Queensland).<br> <br> <br> <br> Being raised on the river banks and then moving to Brisbane in 1966, Aunty Betty raised seven children and worked in various roles within government. Many years later she ended up with her University Degree in Community Services and is passionate about Aboriginal culture, the land and social justice for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.<br> <br> <br> <br> She is currently the Secretary of the <a href="https://www.qmcincorporated.com/">Queensland Multicultural Council</a> and many more organisations. Aunty Betty is an active member of the Logan City and Brisbane communities with a depth of wisdom that she loves to share.<br> <br> <br> <br> This interview with Greg Dodge touches on her growing up and the journey she has gone through over her lifetime.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>