The Aboriginal Heritage Office's Karen Smith guides and educates us all on the Aboriginal use of the marine and estuary resources over time with a presentation for the local community. Suitable for all ages.

Karen Smith has been the AHO’s Education Officer since 2011 and has shared her knowledge and experience of the local area and Aboriginal history and culture with thousands of local residents, students and schools. Karen is from the Buruberongal clan of the Hawkesbury (Derrubin) area. Her family has been living in the Manly area for many years. She was awarded Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellowship for her work and commitment in the protection and education of Aboriginal culture and heritage.