Aunty Flo Watson

Aunty Flo Watson OAM is an Elder, Traditional Owner and proud descendant of the Ghunghanghi People of Yarrabah, North Queensland. Aunty Flo has a traditional affiliation with both the Kuku-yelangi people of Laura/Maytown, Palmer River area and the Gurambilbarra Wulgurukaba people of Magnetic Island and Townsville.

Aunty Flo grew up in the Yarrabah Aboriginal Community, which was established under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protection Act 1897. Aunty Flo, was also part of the Stolen Generation when she was separated from her family and sent to boarding school in Charters Towers under duress. She was then subsequently sent to Brisbane in the early 70’s to attend teacher’s college. She is featured in the Brisbane City Council’s book “Brisbane Blacks” and she is also in many other publications.