Neville Perkins
Neville George Perkins OAM,, is a former Australian politician and public servant.
Early life
Perkins is the grandson of Hetty Perkins, an Eastern Arrernte elder, and a nephew of Charlie Perkins. He is a descendant of both the Eastern and Central Arrernte peoples, and was born in Mbantua, Alice Springs. He attended Newington College, commencing in the preparatory school, Wyvern House. He is a graduate of the University of Sydney.Career
Honours
- Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Aboriginal welfare, 26 January 1984.