Connie Bush
Australian Aboriginal health worker
About Connie Bush
Lived 1919 – 1997 (aged 78). Connie Bush was an Australian health professional.
Constance Doreen Bush (1919 – 1997) was an Australian Aboriginal health worker.
Bush was born in 1919 at Borroloola. Her mother, Norah, was a Garrwa woman and her father, Tom Turner, was a mounted police constable. Bush was raised at the mission in Groote Eylandt.
A street in Alyangula, Northern Territory, is named in her honour.
Bush was appointed MBE in the 1981 Birthday Honours "for services to Aboriginal women".
In 1990, Bush published several short works, including two autobiographical works, in a special issue of Australian Short Stories on Aboriginal Short Stories, edited by Bruce Pascoe. The volume was dedicated to Bush and to Maureen Watson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Connie Bush?
Australian Aboriginal health worker
When was Connie Bush born?
Connie Bush was born on 15 June 1919 in Borroloola.
When did Connie Bush die?
Connie Bush died on 19 September 1997 in Darwin.
What was Connie Bush's occupation?
Connie Bush was a health professional.
What nationality was Connie Bush?
Connie Bush was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Connie Bush. https://biography.guide/connie-bush/
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