Summary
Codey is a Lama Lama man from Queensland. This submission details Codey’s experiences of growing up in foster care, challenges at school, mental health and addiction challenges. Codey describes his negative experiences of psychiatric in-patient facilities, and spending time in prisons and how this has impacted on his social and emotional wellbeing particularly the inability to connect with Country. Codey reflects on his healing journey, which has been supported by re-connecting with culture and community, and the desire to be a role model and advocate for others through music.