Background
Burke, Colleen Zeita was born on February 3, 1943 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Daughter of Francis Patrick and Meryl (Glaister) Burke.
Burke, Colleen Zeita was born on February 3, 1943 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Daughter of Francis Patrick and Meryl (Glaister) Burke.
Bachelor, Sydney University, 1974.
Shorthand typist, GIO, Sydney, 1959-1967; secretary, Film, television Union, London, 1972; research assistant, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, 1974-1975; community worker, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, 1975-1987; writer-in-community, Australia Council, Sydney, 1985-1994. Tutor creative writing and poetry Workers Education Association, Sydney, 1985-1997.
(8"x5.5"x.25" paperback, Outback Press, Australia, 1979)
Chairperson Glebe Neighborhood Center, Sydney, 1981-1987. Vice-chairperson Newtown Neighborhood Center, Sydney, 1997-2000. Member Australian Society Authors, Poets Union Inc.
Married Declan James Affley, December 11, 1967 (deceased June 1985). Children: Bridie Kathleen, Patrick James.