A powerful leader with a lot to give and a great deal of potential still revealing itself to the world

Jacinta Price’s book is a bold and passionate call for a new approach to Indigenous policy in Australia. She speaks candidly about the issues facing her people and offers practical, real-world solutions. Rather than focusing on symbolic gestures, Price advocates for policies that address the root causes of disadvantage—improving education, tackling domestic violence, and fostering economic independence. She stresses the importance of personal responsibility and empowerment, believing that true change comes from within the community, not from external, top-down solutions.

Price also takes a firm stance against divisive race-based policies, arguing that they only perpetuate segregation and inequality. Her vision is one of unity, where Indigenous Australians are treated as equals, with the same opportunities and responsibilities as all other citizens. She rejects the idea of “victimhood” and instead calls for a future where Indigenous people can thrive based on their own efforts and choices.

In sharing her personal journey and views, Jacinta Price not only challenges the prevailing narrative around Indigenous issues but also provides a powerful roadmap for change. Her message is one of hope, strength, and resilience. She carries forward the torch of Neville Bonner and countless other Aboriginal leaders and lights the way for those yet to come, those still emerging from the darkness and the dreaming.