Shawna Pope

Shawna Pope is a proud Wakka Wakka and Wulli Wulli woman from South East Queensland, currently living on Gadigal Land (Sydney). Passionate about reconciliation and cultural empowerment, Shawna is dedicated to advocating for greater understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. With a background in supporting Reconciliation Action Plans and a keen interest in holistic well-being, she hopes to inspire meaningful change in communities and workplaces. Shawna enjoys walking, journaling, and exploring creative pursuits that connect her to culture and storytelling.
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Jailed at 10, Sheltered at 16: The Double Standards of Growing Up in Australia

Children as young as 10 can be jailed, and this is a symptom of a systemic failure that criminalises Aboriginal children and makes them more vulnerable to an unfair justice system. But in this recent discourse on teenagers’ interactions with social media, children are seen as impressionable, in need of protection, and too young to understand the potential harm of their actions. Shawna Pope writes, why is there such a stark difference in how Australia views kids, based on their race?

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