Yuin man Gregory Merriman did not have a chronic health screening before suffering a fatal heart attack in Silverwater prison in 2022 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A NSW coroner who investigated the death in custody of a member of the Stolen Generations has criticised plans to delay health screenings for Indigenous inmates, saying it could result in problems being missed. Gregory Merriman, a 58-year-old Yuin man and direct descendant of revered Yuin leader Umbarra, died at Silverwater’s Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre (MRRC) in Sydney’s western suburbs in December 2022. Indigenous Australians can call 13YARN on 13 92 76 for information and crisis support Continue reading...
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FRI · 2026-03-06 · 08:47 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0306-21979
NSR-2026-0306-21979News Report·EN·Social Justice
NSW coroner ‘very troubled’ by health policy change after Stolen Generations member dies in custody
A NSW coroner has expressed concern over a policy change that delays health screenings for Indigenous inmates, following the death of Gregory Merriman in December 2022. Merriman, a 58-year-old Yuin man and member of the Stolen Generations, died from a heart attack at Silverwater's Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre (MRRC).
Douglas SmithThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-06 · 08:47 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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A NSW coroner has expressed concern over a policy change that delays health screenings for Indigenous inmates, following the death of Gregory Merriman in December 2022. Merriman, a 58-year-old Yuin man and member of the Stolen Generations, died from a heart attack at Silverwater's Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre (MRRC). He did not receive a chronic health screening prior to his death. The coroner fears the delayed screenings could lead to undetected health issues in Indigenous inmates. Merriman was a direct descendant of Yuin leader Umbarra.
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Gregory Merriman did not have a chronic health screening before his death.
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A NSW coroner criticised plans to delay health screenings for Indigenous inmates.
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Gregory Merriman was a member of the Stolen Generations.
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Yuin man Gregory Merriman died in Silverwater prison in 2022.
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