Restoration, renewal of mind, and soul
A journey of inspiration
The journey from addiction to flourishing, studying, and learning about life in a whole new way.
A powerful story of change and the many supports that made this possible.
About Azza
Azza, or Aaron Taylor is a colleague of mine and a Wadjuk Balardong Noongar man through the Collard, Bennell & Shaw families. His mother Marie Taylor is a respected Elder in the Community.
Dropping out of school at 13, Azza is now a psychology student (nearly graduate) and a Vice Chancellor Award winner, which puts him in the top 1.5% of students at Murdoch University.
He is currently First Nations Lead Facilitator through the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre and tutors in the Wandju Boodjar unit. He’s a family man, he has 9 children and 13 grandchildren. He’s man of God and plays in Unique Revival Fire.
Themes from this conversation
- When worlds collide
- The importance of an eco-system of support, community and faith
- Ponderings on culture & gender
- The services that supported Aaron exiting the drug world
- The power of entering university & the support Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre offered
- K-Track, a First Nations Enabling Program that allows entrance to University, it’s free and provides cultural comfort & support to flourish at university (reach out at any time in the year)
To find out more about the services that supported Aaron on his recovery
MAN UP WA
About Drug Court
Unique Creative
Azza’s story on ABC
Thank you for listening
