“Being born both Aboriginal and disabled, I’ve had to overcome both prejudices. I’ve been born behind the 8 ball twice. ORANGES, BLEMISHES and PERFECTION. Everyone is like an orange. Some are too woody, some are too small, some have blemishes on the inside. But when you take an overview of all the oranges, it becomes a perfect orchard. When all the oranges are combined, it makes the perfect juice.”
– JOHN MACUMBA, Adelaide, South Australia, 2000
JOHN MACUMBA
John Macumba was born in South Australia. He was responsible for setting up the first Aboriginal radio station in Australia. His documentary film work is vast, the most recent being commissioned for the program ‘Unsung Heroes’. John had Cerebral Palsy. John passed away in 2010.