Amanda Stuart, Lionel, a proud Gunditjmara Kirrae Wurrung-Bundjalung man, teacher, healer. (PEOPLE 2022)

Lionel Lauch has lived on the Mornington Peninsula since he was fostered at the age of six. His mother and uncle (Archie Roach) were part of the stolen generation. Suffering trauma, Lionel's mother couldn't care for him or his sisters and they were fostered. Lionel now owns Living Culture, and through his teachings has helped hundreds of people to heal, as well as healing himself. It is respect for the land, for Grandfather Sun and Mother Earth, that inspire him. The words on his chest describe how he teaches others: 'Empower, Educate, Engage'

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