We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
When this continent was invaded over 250 years ago colonisers stole so much more than land, they stole First Nations livelihoods and economies.
The songs, dances and stories of Yolngu culture live in the Yolngu people, and in the land that has been their home for tens of thousands of years.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart was created from the collective experiences of many First Nations people from across the continent.
On 23 August 1966, the Gurindji people of the Northern Territory made history with the Wave Hill Walk-Off.
The flag is an important symbol of unity and identity for Torres Strait Islander peoples.
First Nations people see time not as a twelve hour circle with arms, but rather a story that is being written and rewritten every hour of everyday.
Truth-telling involves having honest conversations about this continent’s history.
First Nations fire burning knowledge is living cultural knowledge. Practices are based on connection to Country and local knowledge of the region.
You may have heard about Jandamarra, Yagan, Dundalli and Pemulwuy, but there are many other warriors that fought on the frontlines during the Frontier Wars.
Koalas carry deep cultural significance in many First Nations in eastern Australia.
The forced removal of children during the Stolen Generations created significant grief and trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, the impact of which is still being felt today.