Aboriginal Elder in Training and Cultural Advisor to WACOSS

Charmaine Pell is a Noongar woman and her country includes, Whadjuk, Boojarah, Wagyl Kaip, Ballardong and Gnaala.

Charmaine is a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Before her retirement Charmaine worked for 20 years in Child and Adolescence community services.

Charmaine supports WACOSS to improve and enhance practice, ensuring cultural security on Noongar land.

Photos supplied by Telethon Kids Institute, with thanks.