Vice Vibes
Last week we came together as one – We’re All Part of the Story – Australia Day 2022.
The goal was to bring our community together to Reflect, Respect and learn about each other with stories. Our Guest of Honour Poppy Harry Walker – Wahlabul Bundjaling Elder from Tabulum requested that we respectfully come together to understand the First Nations peoples pain and unite as one to create a future filled with truth, hope, respect and Freedom for Everyone.
January 26 has multiple meaning – it is Australia Day for some, and it is also, for some, Survival Day – Invasion Day – A day of Mourning.
It is important that these feelings are respected and that together we have constructive conversations about this history and seek ways to move forward.
Before we can move forward we MUST acknowledge the past. We’re All Part of the Story – this day provided an opportunity to acknowledge and learn.
I am proud to be a part of this story and wish to Thank everyone that participated in this day.
A special Thanks however goes to Mark Blackadder who was the driving force behind such a successful event. An extreme amount of work behind the scenes was conducted with many late nights. Your dedication is very much appreciated.
The day was well attended despite light rain…….The building of relationships and collaboration with other organisations was strengthened with this event and I would hope that we can work closely with them in the future. The feedback from all who attended was that it was a HAPPY family event enjoyed by all who attended.
Last week we came together as one – We’re All Part of the Story – Australia Day 2022.
The goal was to bring our community together to Reflect, Respect and learn about each other with stories. Our Guest of Honour Poppy Harry Walker – Wahlabul Bundjaling Elder from Tabulum requested that we respectfully come together to understand the First Nations peoples pain and unite as one to create a future filled with truth, hope, respect and Freedom for Everyone.
January 26 has multiple meaning – it is Australia Day for some, and it is also, for some, Survival Day – Invasion Day – A day of Mourning.
It is important that these feelings are respected and that together we have constructive conversations about this history and seek ways to move forward.
Before we can move forward we MUST acknowledge the past. We’re All Part of the Story – this day provided an opportunity to acknowledge and learn.
I am proud to be a part of this story and wish to Thank everyone that participated in this day.
A special Thanks however goes to Mark Blackadder who was the driving force behind such a successful event. An extreme amount of work behind the scenes was conducted with many late nights. Your dedication is very much appreciated.
The day was well attended despite light rain…….The building of relationships and collaboration with other organisations was strengthened with this event and I would hope that we can work closely with them in the future. The feedback from all who attended was that it was a HAPPY family event enjoyed by all who attended.
A huge congratulations to Grafton Midday Rotary for all your support – Be Brave…..Be Respectful….Be Truthful…Be Open to Learn……We are ALL Part of the Story.
Once again a huge THANK YOU to everyone for all your assistance and support. I look forward to organising the next one.
Once again a huge THANK YOU to everyone for all your assistance and support. I look forward to organising the next one.
I would also like to Congratulate Des Harvey on is Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of the Clarence Valley. A well deserved award – Des has dedicated his service with passion to our community – Congratulations!
Congratulations Lee and Mark on a very successful day.
A few photos from the day more can be found on Facebook
