About Vince Copley
Vince Copley AM, a proud Ngadjuri man, was born on an Aboriginal
mission in South Australia. As a young boy he attended the now
famous St Francis House in Adelaide, a home for First Nations boys
that produced many future leaders, including civil rights activist
Charles Perkins. A star footballer and cricketer, Vince later
devoted his life to advancing the rights and improving the lives of
First Nations people. He worked closely with Charlie, and with
everyone from community leaders to premiers and prime ministers.
Along with other Ngadjuri people, he was also active in recovering
and protecting Ngadjuri cultural heritage. Vince died in 2022.
Lea McInerney grew up in the Clare Valley on Ngadjuri Country. Her
ancestry is Irish-Australian. Lea's writing has been published in
Griffith Review and other literary magazines. Lea met Vince in
2016. As well as this book, she worked with Vince on several
Ngadjuri projects he led.
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