Karen Koko

Living in the very remote Aboriginal community of Lockhart River Cape York, Queensland, Karen Koko is a strong family and community leader. In her role as senior health worker, she provides regular personal and health support, and practical advice and assistance to families in crisis. With her pragmatic, no-nonsense attitude, she manages to straddle two worlds - her community and working within a white government bureaucracy. Karen enables local people to navigate and interpret this world in caring ways that contribute to their health and emotional well-being, and respect culture and community.

Karen’s vision for creating a better future for the Lockhart River community led her to successfully run for local council. Here she strives to integrate both the bigger picture whilst also considering individuals and families. She is giving voice to community and women’s concerns, and taking up her leadership for the benefit of all.

Bernadette Rutyna, Director, Systems in Action Pty Ltd. has made this donation #inhername