Willem Brussen is a proud Dharug and Dutch social worker and writer. He has grown up and lives on Wurundjeri Country.
Willem knows firsthand the ongoing effects of colonisation and dispossession, and this lived experience affords him the sensitivity, understanding and motivation with other First Nations people and with finding ways of healing. He uses both social work and writing as a means of connection for both himself and others.
He is also an avid Australian music fan, with a special appreciation for First Nations artists, and has written about music for several publications.