Kaleesha Morris

Kaleesha Morris is a member of the Gumbaynggirr tribe and a Torres-Strait Islander. She is currently studying Arts/Law in UNSW. At present, Kaleesha is an Indigenous intern within the campaigns team at “GetUp! Australia Campaign Organisation”. In her role, she works on current and future Indigenous campaigns whilst also assisting other campaigns. She also provides in-depth research of current social politics issues and communicates information to GetUp employees and members. Kaleesha also likes to contribute part of her time to professional social networking and to referring members and/or people to appropriate networks. The most recent experience Kaleesha has been involved in was the NTER Campaign to protect human rights being abused by the blanket approach. Being involved in the NTER Campaign, Kaleesha brings with her a professional and in-depth outlook on the Northern Territory Intervention. She believes that there is an underestimation of cultural appropriateness and that it is not generally understood or practiced.