Craig: ‘I Was Safe, But Others Went Under ===
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That's good point. Yeah. They're flood. Yep.
Did it, did your house get flooded? No. No, no, no. Oh, do you? That's cool. How did it feel though? Was it scary or was it okay or No, we just, I don't think it was just around, yeah. Yeah.
What do you get up to? Around Palm Island.
Oh really? Yeah. That's cool.
Do lots of walking. Yeah. Yeah. Is that your walking stick? Oh, what's it for? Put on dogs. Oh, right. Have cheeky dogs. Oh,
do they ever learn or, uh, that's [00:01:00] what put 'em in cloud. Yeah. Yeah. Trying knuck bit. Yeah. Yeah. Yep. Yeah. You. I been cruising around trying to tell stories for pick about what happened with the flood. No, I was in my house when it happened. Yeah. It wasn't too bad.
Mm. And the people that a lot down, road, ground, all that, they can flood that out. Mm. Radio ground. Yeah.
What was your name again? Sorry, brother Craig. Craig, I'm Ben. Lovely to meet you. I mean, doing, taking people's photos and giving them to 'em. Do you want me to take a photo of you? Give it to you? No, no. Don't want, there's a few of these fellas over. You love getting their photo taken and having a photo.[00:02:00]
It should be a good day. Yeah. Pretty good sun. Yeah. Yeah. Ah, getting cold. It is a bit cold, isn't it? I bet you it's a lot colder down where I'm from, down Brisbane. Yeah. Bit of chip rice. Yeah. Mm-hmm. All right, brother. Have a good day. Yeah.
Elders Group
Palm Island, Queensland, Australia
The Elders Group, guided by Ben, serves as a vibrant conduit for preserving and sharing the profound stories of Australia's Indigenous communities. Rooted in the rich tapestry of places like Palm Island, Calcadun country, and beyond, Ben's journey is defined by heartfelt yarning sessions with elders like Ethel and Frank, capturing the essence of life through storms and celebrations. His collaborations with the Elders Justice Group and on projects like Orange Sky weave together narratives that reveal the nuanced, dynamic lives of these communities, aiming to create publications that reflect their resilience and wisdom. Engaged deeply in the art of storytelling, the group is dedicated to illuminating the myriad voices and experiences that shape their world, fostering understanding across Australia.
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