Coree Thorpe is a Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara and Wurundjeri emerging artist. Growing up surrounded by art and activism, Coree has always had a passion for creativity, for standing strong in who you are and for ensuring that community and family are at the heart of everything. Coree speaks to Gman on Big Brekkie.
Coree has worked for almost two years with Dardi Munwurro (Strong Spirit), an Aboriginal organisation focused on breaking the cycle of family violence and intergenerational trauma in Aboriginal families and communities. Coree’s position in Dardi is Community Development and special projects, working on a number of projects and helping out with programs and delivering talks about dardi and information.