Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts

Sep 28, 2024 | theguardian.com | Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts

The fears my parents both had when I was born carried through when I was pregnant with my own daughter. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of fear and apprehension. The stories I had heard, my own lived experiences and the knowledge of historical trauma deeply rooted in my being made the hospital experience daunting. Hospitals, which are meant to be places of safety and healing, have unfortunately been mired in the mistreatment and removal of First Nations children.

Apr 30, 2024 | msn.com | Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts

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Apr 30, 2024 | theguardian.com | Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts

Before being appointed the ACT’s inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Commissioner, I had witnessed first-hand the national epidemic of violence against women. As a survivor of forcible removal, I can sadly observe that we are still failing in our efforts to curb it. My time in this position has only reinforced this realisation. I have witnessed all aspects of gender-based violence.

Jan 10, 2024 | uqp.com.au | Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts

The blockbuster memoir from one of the most powerful voices of a generation. From surviving out-of-home care to becoming a human rights lawyer, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts shares her incredible story in a bid to drive positive change for First Nations youth. (Trade paperback)Ships on 1/10/2024 OverviewAt just ten years old, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts was forcibly removed – stolen – from her family, community and kinship systems.

Oct 17, 2023 | theguardian.com | Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts

In the wake of the recent referendum in Australia, where the “voice” of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people was rejected, it is crucial that we do not remain silent. The reality is, change has only ever come from fighting for change. No doubt rest is crucial, but to publicly announce silence is not appropriate, especially as we live with grief daily in our communities.