The Melbournian was in town to perform at the Kev Carmody
tribute, ‘Cannot Buy My Soul’. Keeping with the Indigenous theme, she dropped
in to see Naomi Myers and her hard working faithful as part of Close the Gap, a
campaign seeking to reduce the 17-year difference between non-Indigenous and
Indigenous life expectancy.
When asked by the SSH, Why Redfern? Ms Higgins said, “I
really wanted to come and look at the positive things that are happening in
Aboriginal health service. A lot of the time you only hear the negatives in
newspapers.”
The singer-songwriter is aware her support may have flow-on
effects. “I want to help encourage the Government to put money in the right
areas. I love this clinic. It’s culturally sensitive and caters to the needs of
the community. It’s actually run by the community. It’s really great to see,’’
the 23-year-old said.
Redfern’s Aboriginal Medical Service was established in the
1970s, pioneering standards of Aboriginal health care.
Source:
South Sydney Herald February 2008 – www.southsydneyherald.com.au