06 Jun 2012
The theme of Reconciliation Week is Let's talk Recognition. On the simplest level that is about recognising effort and talent. On a higher level, it is about truly recognising Aboriginal people and their place in this great nation.
This week several staff members and I were lucky to hear Dr Wendy Hanlon, a Kamlilaroi woman and Bronwyn Chambers, a Darkinyung woman share their inspirational and selfless journey. Wendy has been a key person in developing our understanding of Aboriginal English and how to best recognise the communication needs of Aboriginal learners. Bronwyn is known to many and has founded the Darkinyung Language Group. This group has resurrected the Darkinyung language in the hope that one day it will become a language readily spoken.
We recognise the tremendous contribution that both women, along with too many to name here, have made to build our understanding of Aboriginal Australia.
We also recognise the tremendous work we willingly do on this campus with Kuriwa AECG and our families to make the campus a centre focused on the spirit and actions of Reconciliation for the long term wellbeing of all.