Mrs Lawford-Wolf rose from humble beginnings, growing up in the
Wankatjunka community at Christmas Creek Station near Fitzroy Crossing,
to become a highly respected actor and known to an international
audience.
Her contribution to the performing arts in film,
television and theatre in both Western Australia and nationally has been
outstanding. Her warm and bubbly character epitomised the wonderful,
good-natured spirit and resilience of so many Aboriginal people.
She
was also a community leader and advocate for the rights and interests
of her own mob as well as Aboriginal people throughout Australia. Apart
from her theatrical work, Mrs Lawford-Wolf has recently worked at the
Broome High School mentoring young Aboriginal people to help them reach
their potential.