CULTURE AND ART HELPED NOONGAR ELDER ERNIE SMITH RECOVER FROM HIS STROKE

BY CONRAD MACLEAN

Noongar Elder Ernie Smith. Credit: Stroke Foundation.

National Stroke week runs from 7 - 14 August.

Stroke is a terrible thing for many Australians, and it can ruin lives. 

Noongar Elder Ernie Smith suffered a stroke and says Indigenous art and culture really helped his recovery.

He spoke to Conrad Maclean.

Conrad Also spoke to KM Noongar Consultancy Services Director and Noongar woman Kerri Colgate. 

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