Future generations leading the charge to protect our marine environment

In something new, this year we invite people from all nations, cultures and faiths to bring bread or something you serve with bread from your culture to share together in the traditional sign of hospitality, cooperation and connection.

opportunity to decorate peace signs that will be placed publicly around Lismore.

RaH has partnered with local Sandra Handley who will be launching Peace in our Lifetime, a global peace campaign that aims to use the collective power of imagery and its ability to unite people and cultures by blanketing the world with peace signs. So along with music by local, Mish Songsmith, poem by Vincent Stead, peace speakers, lighting candles for peace and sharing food and conversations, attendees will have the

“World peace seems impossible but if we start in our own hearts, homes and communities, it can spread.” Said Jenny Dowell, RaH’s Patron and MC for the evening.

“We must give peace a chance and when we stop and really listen to each other across cultures, religions, generations or whatever divide that we might imagine, peace can grow.”

RaH can be contacted on Remembering.and. healing@gmail.com or just come along - you are welcome.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries has unveiled a pioneering education initiative, set to empower primary school students as stewards of the NSW marine estate. Directed by Mr. Heath Folpp, DPI’s Marine Estate Management Director, this innovative program equips young learners with the knowledge and tools to champion conservation efforts and drive positive change within coastal ecosystems.

Mr. Folpp emphasized the program’s tailored approach, designed for students from Years 1 to 6, and its seamless integration into the NSW curriculum. The curriculum covers diverse topics, including the protection of threatened species, responsible fshing practices, catchment management, and the cultural signifcance of Sea Country. Accessible to all primary schools, regardless of their proximity to the coast, the program offers downloadable teaching resources free of charge via the NSW Marine Estate website. Mr. Folpp acknowledged the essential role of educational partners in advancing marine conservation efforts and expressed enthusiasm for the program’s adoption by teachers across the state.

The Marine Estate Agents program is a cornerstone of the NSW Marine Estate Education Strategy, aimed at instilling long-lasting behavioral changes for future generations. With 85% of NSW residents residing within 50 kilometers of the coast, the signifcance of a thriving marine estate cannot be understated. Mr. Folpp underscored the crucial role of education in safeguarding coastal communities’ prosperity and environmental sustainability.

For further information on the Marine Estate Agents program, interested parties are encouraged to visit www. marine.nsw.gov.au. Join us in shaping a healthier marine estate today, ensuring its preservation for generations to come.