Shania Richards is an inspiring young lady with an incredible story. Lady Shania Richards is a proud Wongutha, Ndgaju, Gubrun, Bulang, Mirning, Barngarla woman with German and British ancestry and was raised between Kalgoorlie, Port Lincoln, Esperance and Kambalda West. She is the 27th Youth Governor who led the 7th session of Junior Parliament. She runs her own business Nerdy Indigenous Art selling art and clothing. She has released her own poetry book. She has modelled. She is a performer. She been a part of countless projects and even appeared on ABC's BTN. She is the 2022 Port Lincoln Young Citizen of the Year. She is also an inspiration to anyone who has suffered from tough times.
You can find out more about Lady Shania Richards here. You can also check out more about Youth Parliament here.
Please be aware that this episode discusses racism, suicidal ideation and domestic violence.
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