A former medical student who struggled at university but went on to co-found the Optical Superstore chain has announced new funding for scholarships for Indigenous students at Bond University.
Indigenous students in Carnarvon gathered with their families, teachers and community members to celebrate the 15 Year Anniversary of the Carnarvon Follow The Dream program.
Niece of the legendary Aboriginal leader, Ms Turner recalled how much of an inspiration Charles Perkins was to her as a young girl, recounting his battles for civil rights.
Leading First Nations artists Tony Albert, Blak Douglas, Thea Perkins and Nicole Monks worked with parents at Bourke Street Public School in the inner-city suburb of Redfern to create new Aboriginal school house names and symbols.
