Julia grew up on Wathaurong Country in Ocean Grove. Her heritage crosses Darug and Dharrawal Country. Her family’s experience is of separation and continuing to reconnect with history. She has worked across arts and academic platforms and has recently completed her PhD at ANU. She is an oral historian with the National Library’s 7 Years On project and has worked in collaboration with the National Museum. She is completing her postdoctoral research at The University of Melbourne while juggling two little babes, two crazy dogs and a patient husband.