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Spotlight on Racism

Actors

Aaron Pedersen

as Det. Michael Reilly in Water Rats, shown in Australia on the Nine Network and seen throughout the world. Copyright Southern Star Sales

What do you do?

Actor, Performer

How old are you?

30 years old.

Where were you born?

On a plane.

Where did you grow up?

Alice Springs.

Describe your cultural/religious/ethnic family background

Arrente/Arabana man (indigenous).

Do you know any other languages? If so what are they?

Arrente/English

What is your favourite place in the world and why?

Alice Springs, because it is my people's country.

Have you ever experienced or witnessed racism? How did it make you feel?

Yes! All the time!.
I felt like I didn't deserve it!

What did you do about it?

Totally ignored it. They (racists) don't like that.

What advice would you give kids experiencing racism?

Remember, it is not your problem. They (racists) have the problem.

What kind of Australia would you like to see for our children?

A united one.