Tear it Down

Marlee Silva - Indigenous identity issues and a high school depression


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Marlee Silva is an Indigenous Australian podcaster and author. Marlee wrote a best seller called My Tidda, my Sister. Marlee is also a volunteer charity worker, a speaker, and also sits on the board of a charity called ID. 


In 2019, along with her sister, Marlee was named as a finalist in the Australian Human Rights Commission 'Young People's Human Rights Medal.'

As a youngster, Marlee went through her own struggles as she tired to find her identity. Marlee felt like she had to justify her indigenous culture to her peers and was subjected to bullying and racist taunts. Marlee also is no stranger to mental health issues, battling a fairly significant episode of depression and anxiety whilst she was in high school. Nowadays Marlee helps others by involving herself in charities, public speaking and her podcasts.


Here is the AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia:


https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia


Marlee's podcasts:


https://open.spotify.com/show/1TMZMcKnu2xQXfrPHvdMMZ?si=lf1zKGDfTaSqE8Ldz3N4yQ


https://open.spotify.com/show/1sdYuws35Ea1ogtjZwjw0o?si=QdDnomuSQYWIhp8nMFmbfQ


Marlee's Book:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/my-tidda-my-sister-marlee-silva/book/9781741177114.html


https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/author/marlee-silva


Tear It Down is a Six10 Media Production. Cover art by my talented sister in law, Courtney Woods. Theme song by Baba Beats. Follow us on Apple Podcasts and spotify, or wherever you are listening to this now. You can follow us on instagram @Tearitdownpodcast on Instagram and Facebook, and @six10mediagroup and facebook @six10media. If you want to get in touch you can head to six10mediagroup.com or send an email to [email protected]

 


If you need help or are struggling with mental health, you can call lifeline on 13 11 14. 

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