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Aunty Doris Paton

Doris Paton is a proud Gunai and Monero Ngarigo woman, educator, and community leader dedicated to the reclamation and revival of Aboriginal languages.

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Doris Paton is a proud Gunai and Monero Ngarigo woman.

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With a PhD in Philosophy (Education), Doris has taught language for over 25 years and chaired key curriculum and advisory groups, including the Victorian Aboriginal Languages Implementation Committee. A recipient of the Wurreker Award and Parks Victoria Regional Achiever Award, she is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, a Parks Victoria Board Member, and a Federation University Council Member.