We all come from a mother and I was blessed to born from this woman. As a child, Adèle moved around NSW with her family and struggled to get a consistent education. This difficult experience inspired her to help others read and write as an educator and later as a teacher of adult literacy. However, one place she remembers fondly from her childhood was a period spent in Vanuatu where she learnt basic French at school, leading her to write her name in French with an accent over the 'è'.

Judith Fyfe – oral historian, lawyer, teacher, mentor, and dear friend. Judith has taught me so much about oral history, and continues to do so. She’s so smart, funny and perceptive. I chose to represent her name in this way because in the early pre-digital days, we worked with magnetic tape, so I had to use some in my piece. The black cloth and silver thread? She always wears black and many, many silver bangles on her wrist.

She was with me through everything in my life. When I was a baby she was the only one that could make me stop crying. I was a very loud baby.

Kate is my mother and I picked her for multiple reasons. She's always kind, she helps whenever I ask, she supports me being bisexual, and no matter how rude I am she loves me unconditionally.

I chose my mum because she is the kindest and the nicest. She is a great role model.

The reason I chose the name Claire is because this person is one of the strongest people I know and has been there for me when I've been struggling.

I chose this person because she always takes care of me and loves me. My Mum is so funny and caring. And she is a good cook.

I chose my mum because she brings joy to my life and looks after me.

I chose my sister, Ella, because she's been by my side when no one else was. She gave me an honest opinion when I asked, and would support me through everything. Although some days we fight, at the end of the day she's my younger sister and I love her.

I chose Brooke because she helped me with everything in my life for the last 13 years and she is always on my side.

Ruby is my sister, and she is very nice. Ruby is very kind and quiet. She is a good sister.

I did my mum because she is loving, caring, provides food and water and lets me live in a good house.

I chose this person because we have been best friends since kindergarten.

She provides me with food and many resources so that I can live.

Emma is my mum. She has raised me well and given me a room over my head and my stomach full.

I chose my mum because she hugs me.

She's been my best friend for almost 9 years, and even when she moved schools twice, we still stayed friends. She's really funny and nice and always makes me happy.

I love my Nan. She is the quirkiest person on earth. Once when we were having dinner I made up a summary of my Nan; a quirky old, conspiracy realist, gardener lady who likes wine more than water.

I chose my mum Rhiannon because when I'm sad she always makes me laugh.

I chose the name Deb because she is my mother and has cared and provided for me my whole life.

I picked my mum because she plays with me.

I picked Billie because she is my sister and I love her so much. She is a great older sister even though we fight a lot!

I chose my mum because she always tries her hardest to make me happy and she will always be on my side whenever I need her.

I chose my mum because she has always been there supporting me with everything I do in life.