Respect the people, Heal the country

In this NAIOIC week it is timely and important to pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional custodians and protectors of the land on which I have the pleasure of working, playing and walking upon. Our history as a nation is short and blinded but with healing and nuance our future will recognise Australia’s history to be long and beautiful. I acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi and Kabi Kabi people and their bountiful land and commit to signaling my reverence and championing of proud, resilient indigenous youth in my endeavours as an educator, adventurer and communicator.

I will ensure this reverence and acknowledgment is shared on my small platform forever more.