Emelda Davis
Activist
In my current position as founder and chair of Australian South Sea Islanders (Port Jackson) (www.assipj.com.au) national representative since 2012 our board is representative of 70% women inclusive of youth representation as founding members.
Achievements include:
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2020 Parliament of NSW, Legislative Assembly Community Recognition Statement
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2020 Premiers Multicultural Community Medals (Settlement Services International NSW Human Rights Medal)
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2020 Masters of Arts (FASS) Children of the Sugar Slaves 'Black & Resilient'
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2017 Rotary Inspirational Women's Award
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2017 Inspirational Wall Medal, Ultimo - Public School Sydney NSW
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2016 NSW Women of the Year (Sydney Local)
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2015 NSW Council for Pacific Communities Award
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2015 ASSI National Assoc. constitution consult and adoption (Tweed)
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2013 Parliament of NSW Recognition of Australian South Sea Islanders
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2012-2015 'Wantok' ASSI National Conferences (7)