Unsure about the definitions of adoption terminology? Looking for a quick reference on a given topic? Take a look at our new adoption topics pages
Click Here to Get Started

advertisement
Adopt Help Adopt Help Adopt Help
advertisement
Click Here to Get Started

Dodson, Michael

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
You may use the stars on the left to rate and leave feedback for the current article. No registration is required. Waiting for 5 votes 0.0 of 5 stars (0 votes) — Thanks for your vote

Please fill out the following optional information before submitting your rating:



Michael Dodson, brother of Patrick, was born in Katherine, Australia. His parents died in 1960 and he was sent to Monivae College, Hamilton, with his brother to be educated. He then studied law and entered the Aboriginal Legal Service, where he worked until 1980. He became a criminal lawyer and also took cases involving Aboriginal land rights.

advertisement
Click Here to Learn More

From 1984 he has been member of a number of several government bodies concerned with Aboriginal rights, medical ethics, etc. In school and at university he was also an outstanding Australian-rules football player and was coach-captain of the winning 1974 All States Aboriginal Football championship team.

References

Encyclopaedia of Aboriginal Australia: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History, Society and Culture, general editor David Horton. (Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, 1994)
Monash Biographical Dictionary of 20th Century Australia, general editors John Arnold and Deirdre Morris. (Port Melbourne: Reed Reference Publishing, 1994)
Who's Who in Australia 2001. (Melbourne: Information Australia Group, 2000)

Indexes

Australian Aboriginal
Australia
20th Century
21st Century
Civil Rights, Advocacy
Government, Politics, Civil Service, Public Administration
Law
Sports
Ethnic or Religious Identity Confused or Concealed, Racism
School-age Years, Adolescence
Orphaned (Both Parents)
Trans-Racial, Trans-Tribal, International or Trans-Cultural Adoption or Fostering
Institutional Care
Parent(s) Died, Disappeared or Became Incapacitated
Birth Siblings Placed Together
Unplanned Pregnancy?
California
Click here to visit Adoption Center of Northern California
We provide caring, compassionate adoption facilitation & legal services to birth mothers & adopting families. All services are FREE to birth mothers.
Adoption Center of Northern California
(800) 523-6781  
advertisement
  Adoption Services
Sponsored Links
Parent Profiles
Hello, and welcome to our family! Our hearts go out to you and the decisions you are facing. Please take some time to read and get to know our family and the love our new... [more]

[about us]  [contact us]  [waiting couples near CA]  [all]

Adoption Tips
This next month, try a new medium for advertising. You may be able to reach a new niche with your attempt.
Adoption Photolisting
Anthony (CA / 12 / M)
Anthony is a very task oriented child who enjoys playing with Legos as well as video games – sharing that his favorite characters are Mario Bros. and SpongeBob. Anthony has some... [more]

[about me]   [search]   [waiting kids in CA]   [all]   [share]

Adoption E-Magazine
Help
Feedback
Template Settings
Width: 1024     1280
Choose a Location:
Choose a Theme: