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Natalie Cromb Natalie Cromb i(8902703 works by)
Born: Established: ca. 1986 ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Kamilaroi
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1 Finding Justice in the System Natalie Cromb , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , November 18 no. 739 2020; (p. 24) When I think about the term Justice. I cannot help but think about how powerfully devastating it is to be marching with your people in protest against yet another injustice faced by our people and hear "there is no Justice. there is just us" and know that statement is so disturbingly 
true.
1 Native Title Usurps Land Rights Natalie Cromb , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 1 July no. 729 2020; (p. 25) If you have ever been to a rally and march in Australia by and for blackfullas, you would have heard 'always was, always will be.' It is the theme for the 2020 NAIDOC week but was a catch cry borne of the land rights movement - a movement that continues.
1 Be Inspired By Our Survival Natalie Cromb , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 15 January no. 717 2020; (p. 24) As our calendar pages turn to another year, it is easy to get lost on the feeling that nothing has changed in a positive and meaningful way for our people. It is true and a valid expression of our emotions that we feel when faced with what it means to be blak in Australia. 
1 Mailman Is a Shining Light Natalie Cromb , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 25 July no. 681 2018; (p. 23)

'Throughout this 'Because of Her' series, the Koori Mail has featured a celebration of prominent Indigenous women, recognising their contributions to the whole community. We have celebrated Indigenous women for their influence on families, social justice and activism, contribution to legal reform, literacy, sport and politics.' (Introduction)
1 Her Fight for Social Justice Natalie Cromb , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 18 April no. 674 2018; (p. 15)

'Bunuba woman and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar has spent her life advocating for Indigenous people. She has worked tirelessly to campaign for Indigenous languages, social justice, the advancement and empowerment of women and has been at the forefront of research and programs to identify, help treat and reduce the incidence of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).'
1 'This Is Nat, She's Abo' Natalie Cromb , 2018 single work life story
— Appears in: Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia 2018; (p. 62-66)

'Coonabarabran, 1995

'Staring out the window as the flat plains turned to rolling hills, I knew it wouldn't be long before we were pulling up in the driveway of our holiday sanctuary. The plains turned to scrub, and the dirt turned red and sandy; the hills were inviting, and the air crisp and cleansing so that your body relaxes and you can breathe better. I didn't know it then, but I know it now: that's what it feels like when you're on country after and absence.' (Introduction)
1 Because of Her, We Can! The Write Stuff Natalie Cromb , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 21 March no. 672 2018; (p. 16)

'She has set high the bar on achieving, and broken down barriers between black and white in books such as Am I Black Enough for You?.

'She has defined sisterhood and friendship in Tiddas and reimagined romance in Manhattan Dreaming, all while advocating for the importance of literacy and opportunity for our children.

'She was a finalist in the 2013 Australian of the Year Awards (Local Hero), and Am I Black Enough for You? was a finalist in the 2012 Human Rights Awards.

'I am speaking about Wiradjuri powerhouse writer, literacy advocate, marathon runner and all-round trailblazer, Dr Anita Heiss. ' (Introduction)
1 Strong Advocate for Country and Culture Natalie Cromb , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 7 February no. 669 2018; (p. 22)

'Born in 1937 at Arapunya, a cattle station near Utopia in the Northern Territory, Rosalie Kunoth-Monks rose to fame as the first Aboriginal woman to play the lead role in a feature film.' 
1 Children Focus on Books Natalie Cromb , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 9 September no. 609 2015; (p. 29) 'Children from more than 30 schools and supporters of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) descended on the Sydney Opera House...'
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