Kelvin Quartermaine

Kelvin Quartermaine is a Wardandi man, living on Wardandi Boodja. Kelvin has lived experience of many of his family members across the generations being caught up in the criminal justice system. His life’s mission is to overcome its tragic suicidal impacts.

Kelvin Quartermaine's recent articles

Dying in prison

Dying in prison

The political predilection for punishment is contributing to yet another stressor on prisons. As Australia’s prison population ages, so, too, do inmates risk dying inside.

Dead time

Dead time

According to the recent report of the Productivity Commission, the number of First Nations people in Australian prisons is at an all-time high.