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Carolyn Briggs Carolyn Briggs i(9332947 works by) (a.k.a. N'Arweet Carolyn Briggs)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Boon Wurrung
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BiographyHistory

Carolyn Briggs is an Elder and custodian of the traditions of the Boon Wurrung people whose traditional country runs from present-day Melbourne south of the Yarra River to Wilson's Promontory, and to the southeast coast of Victoria. Aunty Carolyn has been active in community development and in the preservation and promotion of the Indigenous culture of southeastern Australia. She was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2005.

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Personal Awards

2019 recipient Order of Australia Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For significant service to the Indigenous community.
2005 winner Victorian Honour Roll of Woman
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