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Local hero, Lynda, is a finalist in Aboriginal Woman of the Year By EMILY MIDDLETON A FAMILIAR face in Narromine, and a fi nalist for NSW’s Aboriginal Woman of the Year, proud Wangkumara and Barkandji woman, Lynda Edwards is continuing to make positive waves in her community, and Australia-wide. “I am just so honoured to be able to be in the same category as the other women that have been nominated,” she said. One of six fi nalists, Ms Edwards was nominated for her passion and advocacy around the fi nancial rights and fairness of First Nations people across NSW and Australia. But Narromine may know her as a dedicated volunteer, popping up everywhere she can. “I came to Narromine in 1993 and have been here ever since pretty much,” she said. “I can’t even remember all the things I’ve done in Narromine. It’s just nice to be recognised for everything I’ve done in the community, as well as at a state and national level.”
Inspiring local Indigenous woman, Narromine’s Lynda Edwards, named as a finalist in the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year awards. Ms Edwards facilitated many community events including Carols By Candlelight, the Sports Council which raised funds for many children to attend national and international sporting events,
Narromine Gala Nights, she’s the treasurer for Little A’s, was a secretary for the Narromine Basketball association, and so much more in-between. Working from home, Ms Edwards’ current role at the peak
body Financial Counselling Australia, is to support all the capability workers across Australia. She works with them in professional development and training, and sets up a national conference.
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“But my other big role is anything fi nancial service in First Nations people, ensuring First Nations people are engaged with in a culturally engaging and culturally safe way.” In this role for the past five years, Ms Edwards loves the work she does. “I actually speak to the banks and some of the utility companies around how they are engaging the service appropriately for First Nations people. In 10 years, there has been so much change, a lot of the places actually have a First Nations phone line now,” she said. Lynda was instrumental in highlighting Telstra’s mis-selling of telco products to First Nations people in remote communities. Deemed unconscionable conduct by the Federal Court, Telstra was ultimately fi ned $50 million in the action brought by the ACCC.
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