Lunchtime Talk: Uncle Charles Madden and Uncle Allen Madden

 

Gadigal Elders Uncle Charles ‘Chicka’ Madden and Uncle Allen Madden are respected, well-known members of the Sydney Aboriginal Community. They have lived in and around the Redfern and inner city areas most of their lives, and have served the Aboriginal community in key organisations including the Aboriginal Medical Service and the Metropolitan Aboriginal Land Council. Uncle Chicka is also an artist who has received a range of commissions including St Vincent’s Hospital and the Redfern Community Centre’s Elders Lounge. Uncle Allen has worked as a cultural and education officer, and lectured widely.