Gale Larry - Caring for Elders, Kids and Country ===
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Yeah. With our power, some dinner with power was, uh, especially, you know, when the little ones Mm. Elderly people. Mm-hmm. Yeah. Because we didn't have any, we didn't have, they don't have any backup generators or anything, you know? Yeah. Yeah. So it was a whole dark for the whole, but I think the whole night and day.
Yeah. Nearly two nights. A weird experience. Mm. I think that's not, probably not, this, not gonna be the last, but we're gonna get more. Mm. More rain. Since all the weathers changing. Mm. Warming stuff. What do you think the island has to do to deal with it better there? Things they can do or maybe do? How you construction on around?
Yeah. Just deliver from. Mm. Properly spread everybody out. Make the bigger, [00:01:00] mm. More noticeable. Mm. What do you get up to here? Me? Yeah. Nothing. Just chilling. Yeah. Yeah. Just chilling. Yeah. I'm an artist. Oh, are you? Oh, I'd love to see you. Can I see some of your artwork somewhere? I'm, yeah. I'm down in the kitchen of, oh, that's my area down there.
Yeah. Yeah, I do whale. Oh, I do whale painting. Can I see any, where, any of them around here, anywhere or, I've only got one painting in the hospital. Yep. All these Gs. Cool. Yeah, there's one day on there. I dunno where else. Yeah. Alright. Yeah, I'm Might have a look. I must, I've got most of my pad at home. Yeah. I do all my heart at home.
Yeah. Yeah. Um, is there any way I can have a look at em? Um, I'll bring one up for you. Yeah. Um, what, today? Tomorrow. Tomorrow? Yeah. Yeah. I'm cruising around tomorrow. Yeah, I'm actually going, um, I'm going [00:02:00] down to thirties Haven in the morning for a bit. Oh, okay. So I could um, well I would walk past that. I could, yeah.
Yeah. And what was your name, sorry? Gale. Gale. Yeah. Last name? Larry. Gail. Larry. Larry. Um, yeah, 'cause we're doing some, like, storytelling stuff about the, the floods and things, so, um, yeah. But maybe I can take a picture of you with your artwork. Yeah. Alright then. Yeah, that'd be awesome. Okay. Have a good one.
Okay. Cheers. See ya tomorrow then, mate. Yeah, tomorrow.
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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