Deaths in custody of nephew, best friend motivate Kym Henry on quest to become lawyer

Wakka Wakka woman Kym Henry has no time to waste.

At 62, she’s on a mission to complete her law degree so she can educate others in her central Queensland community about the law and bridge the communication gap with the local police force.

“I would just like the police to understand Murri way — Indigenous way across Australia,” Aunty Kym said.

“Police don’t sit down with us and try, only the good guys [do] that want to know Indigenous people.”

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains an image of a person who has died.

Aunty Kym’s battle for Indigenous rights has been lifelong and one borne out of personal heartache and loss.

She said her nephew and her best friend both died behind…