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Advocating for victims of crime – Mechelle Turvey | AOTY | ABC Australia
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3:28Now PlayingWARNING: This story features the name of a deceased Indigenous person, which has been used with the permission of his family.
In 2022, Mechelle Turvey’s 15-year-old son, Cassius Turvey, was allegedly attacked coming home from school.
Ten days later, he died of his injuries.
Cassius’ death sparked shock waves around the nation, with 38 rallies held around Australia.
Mechelle now trains Western Australia Police Force recruits on how to support victims of crime with empathy and support.
Mechelle Turvey receives the 2024 WA Australian of the Year award.
#AusOfTheYear #Indigenous #Crime #Justice
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Each year our nation celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all.
They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia.
The Awards honour an exceptional group of highly respected Australians who ignite discussion and change on issues of national importance.
The Australian of the Year Awards provides everyone with the opportunity to recognise any Australian who makes them proud.
The four Australian of the Year categories are:
• Australian of the Year
• Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 65 years or over)
• Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30)
• Australia's Local Hero
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