Father Kevin McKelson ran a catholic mission outside Broome around 50 years ago, where he encouraged aboriginal culture and language while also promoting the merits of western style education.
Now he is an aged care home in Melbourne but remains widely respected by aboriginal people in Broome and the Kimberly and they’re keen to pay tribute to him as he battles the early stages of dementia.
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