Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts
Bundjalung woman Vanessa Turnbull Roberts campaigned against forced adoption and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in care and incarceration.
About this winner
- Year: 2019
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Young People's Award
About the 2019 nomination
Vanessa Turnbull Roberts is a proud Bundjalung woman, writer and leader. Vanessa is currently in her fifth year of Law and Social work at UNSW undertaking her thesis. Vanessa continues to dedicate her time to fighting against the injustices that disproportionately affect her community through community protest and leading at macro levels. Vanessa draws awareness to forced adoption legalisation and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Out Of Home Care and incarceration.
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.