Proud Gomeroi woman, healer, mentor, advocate,
international best‑selling author
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; our First Nations people and we pay respect to our wisdom holders, all Elders, past present and emerging.
We honour the Stolen Generations, we acknowledge the impact that colonisation has had and the ripple effect through the First Nations people of this land, their communities and their traditions. We acknowledge the courage and strength it has taken to continually strive forward for cultural safety; reclaiming their sovereignty, their voice and their safety to practice their culture and speak their language in connection with their Ancestors and original traditions.
We acknowledge and extend our respect to Elders past, present and emerging of all traditions that share this beautiful land.
We acknowledge the courage and heart that it will take as we walk forward together to participate in the challenging conversations required for change, to face, accept and acknowledge all parts of our shared history. To tell the truth and hear the truth, and the courage it will take to validate the experiences of our First Nations people as we hold each other, to heal with great respect as we co‑create a culturally safe, inclusive and wonderous place to live.
Copyright © Mel Armstrong
Copyright © Mel Armstrong