Jeffrey Finlay is an Indigenous artist living in North Queensland. He currently lives with three others in a group home with the assistance of carers. Jeffrey acquired a disability at the age of 18 following a car accident. Jeffrey started painting following his accident. He uses a mouth guard which assists him to paint using his mouth. Jeffrey is in the process of painting part of his life story to submit to 1000 Voices to accompany this interview transcript.

When I understood the meaning of life.

Hi I am a young girl living in Australia in the suburbs of sydney. I have 1 brother and 1 sister who are my best friends aswell. I am the youngest and most pampered. . I moved to Sydney when I was 12.My life in high school was unforgettable, with lots of great friends and the best family I enjoyed my teen years with great joy, going out was common and my life was all about fun, a healthy and happy life,but I guess I took a lot for granted and didn’t value the real things.