‘Bush Girl’ is a song written in a collaboration between Aunty Pat Ockwell, Charles Jenkins, and Bones (Pauline) Mackinnon.

The song is based on the extraordinary and significant life of Aunty Pat Ockwell, Senior Elder of the Wurundjeri people, as told in her book, 'Aunty Pat Ockwell tells her story' (2021), written by Patricia Ockwell with Pauline Mackinnon.

It is performed by Bones Mackinnon, Greg Mackinnon, and Douglas Lee Robertson.

‘I just loved your song ‘Bush Girl’! It captured not only the moment, but Aunty Pat as well. Thank you for honouring our Eldest Elder.’ ~ Aunty Di Kerr, Senior Elder, Wurundjeri people.

'It was a pleasure and an honour to have a hand in the writing of this song, especially given its highly significant story.' ~ Charles Jenkins, Melbourne songwriter/musician, producer and performer

‘What a great song!!’ ~ Gretta Ziller, Australian musician

‘This is a great country song! Hits all the marks - great hook, clean guitars, driving rhythm, mesmerising story. Brilliant work! ~ Libby Willems, Gippsland musician

'It's a wonderful song, very nicely produced too, it really lets the song stand on it's own. Very tastefully done.' - John Broughton, 'Retrospectives', Casey Radio

Finally, Gippsland FM announcer, Jennifer Canovan, nailed it when she wrote: 'This song tells a story of a strong and proud Indigenous woman who stands tall. #alwayswasandalwayswillbe'