Rhoda Roberts AO: The cultural warrior who changed the nation

Tributes are being made to SBS Elder-in-residence and Widjabul Wia-bal woman, Auntie Rhoda Roberts, who has died at the age of 66. Her short battle with a very rare type of ovarian cancer ended on Saturday afternoon on her country surrounded by family. The decorated writer, actor and director was awarded an Order of Australia in 2016 for her service to performing arts and immense impact on and off the stage and screen.

Rhoda Roberts AO SBS Elder In-Residence Oration 2024 Source: SBS

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Rhoda Roberts AO: The cultural warrior who changed the nation

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