Reconciliation Week

Reconciliation Week began at Murdoch on 29 May, and the theme this year was ‘Be a Voice for Generations’.

At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, so that all of us might live in safety and security, with opportunities that enable us to reach our true potential as human beings. This year, we were privileged to hear from Dr Corey Dalton who shared his lived experience of working in the Aboriginal Medical Service and explained how we might journey with Aboriginal people towards real reconciliation in the healthcare setting.

Thank you, Corey, for sharing your story with us.

View Dr Corey Dalton’s talk at: https://bit.ly/aboriginal-healthin-focus

For more resources, see the links below:

• Home - Uluru Statement from the Heart

• Keating's Redfern Park Speech 1992 (commongrace. org.au)

• Sorry, Kevin Rudd's Apology to "The stolen Generation"Bing video

• 'My people die young in this country' speech - Bing video

On Friday 2 June, caregivers were also treated to macadamia nut crusted barramundi with a lemon myrtle butter sauce in recognition of the tasty contribution of Indigenous foods. Murdoch will also be incorporating a new email signature that includes the identification of Whadjuk Country in our address line, a more descriptive acknowledgement of Country and a visual banner of the artwork that was gifted to us in recognition of our collaboration with Djaalinj Waakinj.