Australian of the Year: Bernadette Black, advocate for teenage parents #AOTY2019

2,254 views · Published 26 December 2018 · 1:47 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: ABC Australia · 2018 · News & Politics

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After personally experiencing the stigma associated with teenage pregnancy, Bernadette (Bernie) Black founded Brave Foundation in 2009 to provide resources and education opportunities to support teenage parents. 

She aims to build a village of support and acceptance around teenage parents so that they can grow healthy, happy families.

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