'Olivia Nigro was born on the unceded lands of the Gadigal people (Sydney) to a migrant family. Over the past 15 years they have been active in justice movements as a writer, researcher, community organiser, campaigner and media strategist. In their academic life, Olivia works with senior Wiradjuri academic Aunty Juanita Sherwood in the areas of health, decolonisation and cultural safety. Olivia has been visiting the central desert since 2008 and has lived in Mpartnwe Alice Springs for over seven years. An active member of the press since 2018, they have worked with authors and local community to transition from Ptilotus Press to Running Water Community Press.' (https://meanjin.com.au/essays/ai3b/australia-in-three-books-19/
