Uncle Colin Locke
Uncle Colin Locke is a Dharug Elder with deep connections to the Upper Blue Mountains as his place of birth. His Bachelor of Health Science and roles as a mental health clinician and former Centrelink Officer enable a wealth of skills and knowledge in relation to social issues for First Peoples. He is passionate about writing children's books relating to Aboriginal Culture, and was awarded a Varuna First Nations Fellowship in 2024 for his manuscript, Who Does Grandfather Talk To?