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Joe Williams is a former NRL player, world boxing title holder and proud Wiradjuri First Nations man. After a career in rugby, he switched to boxing in 2009. He has subsequently become a mental health advocate after experiencing his own struggles.
In 2017, Joe was a finalist in the National Indigenous Human Rights Awards for his work with suicide prevention and fighting for equality for Australia’s First Nations people.
