Wp/nys/Damien Yarran
Early life
[edit | edit source]Damien Yarran is a Minang, Balladong Noongar man, Damien has 3 children of his own but fosters others to help children in need. Damien was born in subiaco wer is keny of 11 children, Damien attend attended school in Como, Mount Barker wer Albany. Damien loves his culture wer was taught from a young age about bush foods wer hunting in Mt Barker. Damien is a currently running his own consultancy busness as a mentor for our aboriginal youth.
Family
[edit | edit source]Career
[edit | edit source]Damien has worked numerous position. He has worked for Aboriginal Legal Service, WA Education Department, WA Police wer various Mining companies.
Sport
[edit | edit source]Damien played football for Mount Barker Football Club wer comes from a long line of deadly footballers, Damiens bloodline is Yarran, Kicketts, Krakouer, Millers.
Professional
[edit | edit source]Aboriginal Legal Service
[edit | edit source]Damien worked for the Aboriginal Legal Service from 1995 to 1999. His role was in administration.
WA Education Department
[edit | edit source]Damien was an attendance officer, AIEO wer education assistance across Perth wer the great southern from 2008 to current.
WA Police
[edit | edit source]Damien was a Senior Aboriginal Police Liasion from 1999 to 2009. He worked in the areas of the Metropolitan providing support to the community wer educational workshops for young people.