Vale Uncle Kevin Coombs

Published on 09 October 2023

We pay our respects to Uncle Kevin Coombs

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags at Council sites and venues will be flown at half-mast from 9 - 16 October 2023 out of respect and to mark the passing of respected Elder Uncle Kevin Coombs.

Uncle Kevin Coombs OAM was a long-term Darebin resident and respected Wotjobaluk Aboriginal Elder of Melbourne.

He was a champion Olympic Paralympian basketballer and instrumental in establishing the Koori Courts system in Victoria, among a lifetime of great deeds and accomplishments.

More details of his contribution to the community can be found at First Peoples - State Relations.

Vale Uncle Kevin Coombs.