NAIDOC Celebrations in Liverpool
Souths Cares proudly joined the Liverpool Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (LLAECG) yesterday for their combined annual NAIDOC Festival at Ashcroft Public School.
The annual event continues to grow in popularity each year, with over 500 school students from 20 schools within the Liverpool LGA in attendance. With this year's NAIDOC theme being "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy", the event provided a great platform to acknowledge the strength and vision of Aboriginal elders and celebrate the young leaders within the community whom will cary their legacy forward.
A highlight of the day was Miller Technology High School student and Liverpool Opportunity Hub participant, Amber Galvin delivering an Acknowledgement of Country and sharing some inspiring words on the importance of NAIDOC Week.
Trish Daniel, LLAECG PresidentBringing our Mob together is about sharing the love of our culture and connection. Nothing makes me prouder than seeing all our Mob together, laughing, learning, connecting with each other and feeling proud.
Ashcroft High School's Aboriginal Dance Group delivered a captivating Cultural Dance Performance, showcasing many hours of practice and hardwork.
Throughout the day, students immersed themselves in a range of cultural workshops and activities including Traditional Indigenous Games, weaving, cultural dance workshops, art workshops, cooking workshops, physical activity and much more.
Rhys Wesser, Liverpool Opportunity Hub MentorThere was a great sense of community and connection at the NAIDOC Festival, with students, teachers and service providers coming together as one. The success of the event is a credit to the LLAECG Committee who work tirelessly throughout the year to provide opportunities for First Nations students in Liverpool LGA.
