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Dr M Yunupingu, the 1992 Australian of the Year, was a distinguished performer
and teacher. As a songwriter and musician he brought contemporary Aboriginal
culture to the world with the Yothu Yindi band. Dr Yunupingu was also the first
Indigenous principal of Yirrkala Community School, and a pioneer of ‘Twoway
learning’. Dr Yunupingu’s passing in June of 2013 was a great loss to his
community and to the nation.
Professor Sir Michael Marmot is president of the British Medical Association
and chair of the World Health Organisation’s European Review of action to
address health inequities. He was knighted in 2000 for his pioneering work in
epidemiology and in understanding health inequalities.
“Dr Yunupingu was an educator and community leader of the highest calibre.
He brought deep knowledge and keen insight to the challenge of improving
the provision of health and education services for Indigenous Australians.
His memory will continue to inspire the work of staff and students at Menzies
generally, and at CCDE in particular.”
“Professor Marmot is a leading scientist, who will help the Centre link with
some of the world’s best minds to develop solutions for the challenges the
Northern Territory faces in health and education.”
Dr M Yunupingu (centre) with
Professor Sir Michael Marmot
(right) and CCDE Director,
Professor Sven Silburn (left)
“It is humbling that two men of this quality agreed to lend their names to the
work of the Centre for Child Development and Education.”
Professor Sven Silburn, Director CCDE
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