

Secure full access and freedom for Sharon Joy and Her Grannies
The issue
My name is Eziah van den Haak, and I am writing to share the deeply personal and painful story of my mother, Sharon Joy Collins, a remarkable woman who, despite her unwavering dedication to her family and community, finds herself battling unjust restrictions that prevent her from being an active presence in the lives of her grandchildren.
Sharon Joy Collins, a 30-year veteran high school and English as a Second Language teacher, has devoted her life to uplifting others. She has been an advocate for community progress, playing a crucial role in establishing an Aboriginal organization aimed at preventing homelessness. Through her commitment, she has brought positive change and fostered unity, yet she faces a heart-wrenching injustice.
In a world where familial bonds should be sacred and unbreakable, Sharon has been unjustly denied access to her grandchildren. These restrictions not only strip away her fundamental right to nurture and love but also fracture our family's unity. It is a severe impediment to her freedoms and a blatant violation of her rights as a loving mother and grandmother. This situation has not only impacted her emotionally but has caused distress throughout our family unit.
Our plea is simple yet vital: we seek full access and freedom for Sharon Joy Collins to be with her grandchildren. It is imperative that the authorities recognize her lifelong advocacy for positive community change and her exceptional dedication as a caretaker and family member.
Through this petition, we appeal to those in power to evaluate and rectify the conditions that have unjustly limited her freedoms. By doing so, they will not only restore familial rights and allow our family to be whole again but also acknowledge Sharon's invaluable contributions to society.
Our family, now fractured, urgently needs your support to rally behind Sharon's cause. By signing this petition, you help us push for fairness, justice, and the restoration of rights that every mother and grandmother deserves. Stand with us in supporting Sharon Joy Collins, and let us ensure that love and justice prevail.
Please sign this petition and help bring Sharon closer to her grandchildren, rebuilding the cherished family bonds that have been wrongfully disrupted.

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The issue
My name is Eziah van den Haak, and I am writing to share the deeply personal and painful story of my mother, Sharon Joy Collins, a remarkable woman who, despite her unwavering dedication to her family and community, finds herself battling unjust restrictions that prevent her from being an active presence in the lives of her grandchildren.
Sharon Joy Collins, a 30-year veteran high school and English as a Second Language teacher, has devoted her life to uplifting others. She has been an advocate for community progress, playing a crucial role in establishing an Aboriginal organization aimed at preventing homelessness. Through her commitment, she has brought positive change and fostered unity, yet she faces a heart-wrenching injustice.
In a world where familial bonds should be sacred and unbreakable, Sharon has been unjustly denied access to her grandchildren. These restrictions not only strip away her fundamental right to nurture and love but also fracture our family's unity. It is a severe impediment to her freedoms and a blatant violation of her rights as a loving mother and grandmother. This situation has not only impacted her emotionally but has caused distress throughout our family unit.
Our plea is simple yet vital: we seek full access and freedom for Sharon Joy Collins to be with her grandchildren. It is imperative that the authorities recognize her lifelong advocacy for positive community change and her exceptional dedication as a caretaker and family member.
Through this petition, we appeal to those in power to evaluate and rectify the conditions that have unjustly limited her freedoms. By doing so, they will not only restore familial rights and allow our family to be whole again but also acknowledge Sharon's invaluable contributions to society.
Our family, now fractured, urgently needs your support to rally behind Sharon's cause. By signing this petition, you help us push for fairness, justice, and the restoration of rights that every mother and grandmother deserves. Stand with us in supporting Sharon Joy Collins, and let us ensure that love and justice prevail.
Please sign this petition and help bring Sharon closer to her grandchildren, rebuilding the cherished family bonds that have been wrongfully disrupted.

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Petition created on 4 October 2026