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Barbara's life was relatively uneventful until she was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13. Self discipline then became the catch-cry of her life.
After leaving school, working as a legal secretary, marrying and having one child, Barbara decided to put that self-discipline to the test and at the age of 32yrs, began to study law. Barbara graduated from Sydney University and went into private practice in Glebe.
Always interested in children's rights, Barbara was integral in the establishment of free legal aid for all children in 1973. From then on she championed the cause of children, working almost exclusively in the Children's Courts. Barbara despaired at the inadequacy of the justice system as it related to children, but she fought to bring about changes and is proud of what she achieved.
In 1982 Barbara Holborow was appointed to the Bench where she remained as a Children's Court Magistrate in Sydney for twelve years.
She spent a good part of her magisterial career presiding over the toughest children's courts. Every day she viewed life as few people have witnessed it.
Barbara's opinions are highly respected and she is a sought after speaker, addressing audiences from all sectors of the community - both corporate and private to deliver her inspirational, emotionally charged and thought provoking message.
Barbara has been the Patron for The Hope for Children Foundation since 1994.
Barbara's opinion are highly respected and she is a sought after speaker, addressing audiences from all sectors of the community, both corporate and private to deliver her inspirational, emotionally charges and thought provoking message.
Website Link:
http://www.kidschampion.com
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