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MumShirl was an Aboriginal woman who dedicated her life to welfare services. She visited countless Aboriginal prisoners in jail and raised 60 foster children. Her married name was Shirley Smith. MumShirl wrote about her life and work with Aboriginal people in her book MumShirl: an autobiography. Her welfare work began with visits to Aboriginal people in jail, a commitment that was eventually recognised and facilitated by the provision of a pass by the Department of Corrective Services New South Wales.

During her life she also raised over 60 children in need of a parent. She worked with the Aboriginal Medical Service for many years.

MumShirl wrote about her life and work with Aboriginal people in her book MumShirl: an autobiography.

In her words:. The ironies of the prestigious accolade were clear to MumShirl as she resumed her day to day struggle after the ceremony. Later the Department of Corrective Services revoked her pass, making her prisoner support work near impossible. I could hardly go about my work, but I drove myself on. Exports will download in the background.

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Colleen Shirley Smith, or 'Mum Shirl' as she was known across Australia, died on April in Sydney.

Occupation Community worker Download content Summary MumShirl was an Aboriginal woman who dedicated her life to welfare services. Aboriginal prisoners need cultural, general education. Export results Export your results to the following format Exports will download in the background.