Warrior Woman Lane: A NAIDOC Event Honouring Lisa Bellear
This NAIDOC week you are invited to visit Warrior Woman Lane from Monday 9 November to celebrate the life of Lisa Bellear.
Lisa Bellear is a Minjungbul, Goernpil, Noonuccal and South Sea Islander woman from Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island, Queensland), born in Naarm (Melbourne), where she became a beloved member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Lisa was a prolific activist, photographer, broadcaster, poet, feminist, politician, comedian, academic and performer.
Lisa identified NAIDOC as the most proud, fun and magical week of community pride.
Visit Warrior Woman Lane to experience an artistic feast inspired by her life and contribution to the Melbourne community, enjoy art by Charlotte Allingham aka Coffinbirth and Timmah Ball.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this content contains images and voices of deceased persons.
Our Warrior Woman Lane NAIDOC event is adhering to Covid-19 Melbourne metropolitan, stay safe restrictions. WWL project committee advises if what you see or hear is distressing, we encourage you to reach out to the following 24/7 services:
YarnSafenStrong - 1800 959 563
Dardi Munwurro - 1800 435 799
Beyond Blue - 1800 512 348
This project is supported by Lisa Bellear’s Family, City of Melbourne, Victorian Women's Trust, Koorie Women Mean Business and Moondani Balluk.
Event Artwork by @Coffinbirth.