"The girl from The Bachelor"..."not Aboriginal enough"..."not white enough"... for most of her life, Brooke had been given labels and identities from the world, that she didn't identify with. In this talk, she shares the harrowing reality of losing her true identity and why it became so important and powerful to reclaim it. As one of Western Australia’s most prominent young Aboriginal people, Brooke Blurton is already making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health issues. She works with young vulnerable youth exposed to severe abuse, including those who have been in and out of foster homes, expelled from school or have become homeless.
A strong resilient Noongar-Yamatji woman, Brooke’s own childhood was marred by tragedy; losing her mother to suicide and with drug and alcohol abuse occurring in her family. Brooke grew up determined to help young people who might be dealing with similar issues. As a youth worker, Brooke has developed her passion for working with the community and implementing strategies to educate young people about essential life skills.
From her appearance on The Bachelor Australia 2018, Brooke has been able to reach more young people to spread the message that while you can go through the worst in life, you can overcome to be a better person. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
4 окт 2024
