Jim Everett - Puralia meenamatta

Jim Everett - puralia meenamatta was born at Flinders Island, Tasmania in 1942.  He is from the clan plangermairreenner of the Turbuna (Mt Ben Lomond) people in Tasmania.  

Jim left school at 14 years to start work.  His working life includes 15 years at sea as a fisherman and merchant seaman, 3 years Australian Regular Army, a steeplejack, rigger, and many other skilled jobs. Jim has had over 50 years formal involvement in the Aboriginal Struggle.  With a long history in government Aboriginal Affairs, and community organisations, he has travelled Australia, and overseas, visiting remote Aboriginal communities.

Jim began writing poetry at an early age.  He wrote his first play, We Are Survivors, in 1984, produced, directed, and acted in it.  His written works include plays, short stories, and political papers. Jim has produced and been associate producer in many documentary films and a major feature film, and is published in many anthologies.

Jim currently lives on Cape Barren Island writing and researching Aboriginal philosophy for a masters degree at UTAS.