‘I wanted to use the name Navy in my son’s name in her honour.’ Little Azari Navy will never meet his great-grandmother, but through his middle name he will carry her legacy forever. 🖤💛❤️ Azari’s middle name pays tribute to his great-grandmother, Marjorie Tripp AO, a pioneering Ramindjeri elder and prominent South Australian community leader. At just 17 years old, Marjorie became the first Aboriginal woman to join the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service, at a time when Aboriginal people were not yet recognised as Australian citizens. Marjorie went on to become a tireless champion for Indigenous veterans and aged care, earning an Order of Australia in 2014. ‘My grandmother Marjorie helped raise me and made me who I am today,’ said mum Renee. Renee and partner Santa-Chris welcomed Azari via caesarean section at Proserpine Hospital in May, with the help of midwife Aleesha and obstetrician Dr Kyren. ‘Proserpine Hospital is such a beautiful place. All the staff are very kind, ver...