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It is with great sadness that The Kids Research Institute Australia marks the passing of Reverend Garlett AM.
Rev Garlett was an extraordinary man, and we were privileged to have Rev. Garlett as one of the Birdiyas (bosses) on the Ngulluk Koolunga Ngulluk Koort (Our Children Our Heart) Project.
As an Elder Co-Researcher, Rev. Garlett made an invaluable contribution to The Kids, not only to our research but also to our community. His wisdom, guidance, compassion and leadership have shaped our community-led research and made a lasting difference to our work in Aboriginal Health.
In July 2019, the Institute formally recognised Rev. Garlett’s contribution, together with the contribution of our other Elder Co-Researchers, at a special ceremony during NAIDOC week where he was appointed Honorary Research Associate of the Institute.
Rev. Garlett was much loved and respected throughout the community, and worked tirelessly to build bridges between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. His passing is a huge loss and we will miss him dearly.
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
