Uncle Jack Charles Will Be Remembered With A State Funeral In Victoria Next Month

Beloved Indigenous Elder, actor, activist and musician Uncle Jack Charles will be remembered with a state funeral in Victoria next month. In September, the Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Taungurung man died after a stroke at age 79. His family has since accepted the offering of a state funeral. Since his passing, Uncle Jack Charles has been remembered for his enduring work in film, his role in co-founding the first Aboriginal theatre company Nindethana Theatre, and his activism in the justice system. In his life, Uncle Jack experienced addiction and incarceration. His family has requested that inclusivity is a priority at the funeral, and it’ll be live-streamed into prisons, remand centres and youth justice centres across Victoria in recognition of his work. The funeral will be held on October 18 at Hamer Hall in Southbank. It is a ticketed event and will also be live-streamed on the Victorian Government’s website.

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