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(Re-Upload) 'Big Mike' Salbro | Growing Up Aboriginal In Sweden From The Stolen Generation


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Originally uploaded July 2021, episode #31 of the pod! Today, over 130 episodes later, I am re-uploading this ep to bring it the top of the feed!

Mike’s story is full of twists, turns, tragedies and inspiration. 

He was adopted at just a few months old from a lovely Swedish woman and shortly after moved to Stockholm. Mike, alongside his brother (also Aboriginal and adopted in Brisbane) then grew up in Sweden coming through Swedish schools and the entire Swedish system.

Mike has now returned to Australia. Brisbane specifically and now works as a social worker after going through his journey in the social system supporting young indigenous people of Australia.

This chat meant a lot to me. Big Mike is a legend. I hope you enjoy it the same. Spread it far and wide and leave positive reviews.

  • 00:00 - New Year's Message
  • 01:30 – Introduction
  • 03:05 –  Mike’s Journey Begins
  • 16:35 – Mike Being Taken From His Mother
  • 25:59 – Adoption & Life In The Foster Home
  • 42:25 – Horrible Anecdote About Macquarie
  • 48:05 – On Being The Only Black Boy Around
  • 1:03:05 – Mike’s Troubles With Alcohol & The Law
  • 1:08:05 – Mike Returning To Australia
  • 1:31:05 – Mike Ask’s Me What I Am Doing In Sweden
  • 1:34:25 – What Big Mike Is Up To Now
  • 1:51:45 – What Is Something Sweden Can Use From Australia & Vice Versa?

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