Ningali Cullen

Ningali Cullen (1942–2012) was an Aboriginal activist and co-chair of the National Sorry Day Committee.

Early life Cullen was born at Ooldea, South Australia in 1942. Along with her brother and one of her sisters, she was taken from her family at the age of 4. Cullen and her brother were taken to the Koonibba Lutheran Mission Home near Ceduna, South Australia. Mabel was taken into custody by the police and May was left at the roadhouse, despite Mabel's protests. She worked to improve access to healthcare in Aboriginal communities and became a prominent member of the Port Augusta Aboriginal community. and also worked in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Cullen was a member of the National Stolen Generation Working Group established following the release of the Bringing Them Home report on 26 May 1997. She was responsible for the Journey of Healing initiative launched on 26 May 1996, Following this demonstration, the Federal Government announced plans to construct Reconciliation Place. The initial plans were criticised as the community had not been consulted. Cullen was involved in the redesign of Reconciliation Place, organising consultation with members of the Stolen Generation and their families. She also arranged interviews with staff from the institutions and foster carers.

Cullen died on 10 May 2012.