Mervyn Taylor’s Story
Wiradjuri man Mervyn Taylor discusses his experience as an Aboriginal Men’s Health District Coordinator in the Camden region of NSW in this 45 minute podcast. He works with the Gooboora Men’s Group, helping Indigenous men to understand connections between health and culture, and supporting them on their healing journeys.
Source: We Are Men
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