‘Belongum’; like most people these days, has been lucky enough to have a crack at many things in his life up until now. He started out as an electrician and then went on to become a soldier, a sailor, a ‘bar-body’, and worked in the youth and community services field. He was even lucky enough to train youth workers for a short while – where the students and their own experiences did most of the actual teaching. He now works for Artsource. One thing remains constant though – he’s a proud Aussie fella of both Bardi (NW West Australian Aboriginal – a salt water peoples) and Irish descent.
He’s also a ‘newly’ (well – relatively) promoted Dad . Both he and the XO (his lovely partner) are the proud owners of 2 young boys (Alpha and Foxtrot) – who are well past the point of our being able to ‘give them back’ (Damn that fine print!). It’s not that unusual to trip over him out and about in WA somewhere, going about his work – supporting Aboriginal and Islander Peoples (in the bush, in rural settings and in the city) to have a crack at believing in a life, that isn’t based upon Australia’s past (and present) politics and history. This isn’t an easy thing to do.
This makes for an extremely real and interesting life; as he’s of an Aboriginal community and peoples that still practice their culture and as such, he often gets caught in that place Smack-Bang in the middle of two very different ‘worlds’.
His head hurts a lot – and he thinks far too much – hence this Blog!
Posted by Shae on September 13, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Are you sure its the thinking that hurts your head and not you bright shirts uncle Ron?
Shae – you’re not allowed to come around here, coming around here! People can’t be knowing I’m a real person you know, with real family member’s and stuff… besides – you know FAR too much dirt on your uncle – don’t make me come up there and sabotage all of your communication devices…
AND, there’s NOTHING wrong with my collection of shirts Shae – my taste maybe – but not the shirts ok – they fit me just great! lol – love ya now kiddo XO!
Posted by georgemaciver on October 1, 2008 at 1:32 am
Dunno about his head, but them make my head hurt!
I reckon they’d just be ‘the ducks nuts’ up around your way George – they’d sure brighten things up some – warm you up and all too! That is if you make sure you wear them close to the skin, and then pile fifty layers on top of them (okay I might be exaggerating JUST a little there mate lol). Should be fine!
Good to seeya mate… I hope you see me about a little more now – cheers!