National Reconciliation Week 2023 (theme: Be A Voice For Generations) occurs in the midst of an approaching referendum that will determine the fate of a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Our CEO, Andrew McAnulty, takes this opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conversation: “I believe it is important to make a stance and say “yes” to the referendum and support the need for greater representation and meaningful participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our democratic processes. I also respect the diversity of opinion within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to the Voice.”
At an organisational level, Link Wentworth’s approach to becoming a voice for generations is to continue celebrating the strengths of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to inform our work and service delivery.
We believe it is imperative to work closely with Indigenous communities and advancing our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We have recently established our RAP Advisory Group with Aboriginal residents and services joining us on our journey as a culturally responsive organisation, ensuring their voice in the work we do.
Being a voice also means listening to, reflecting on, and understanding what needs to be said and we encourage everyone to access the resources below:
What is National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week 2023: Be A Voice for Generations video
National Reconciliation Week is here. What does it represent and why is it significant?
Request a speaker: Let your community or workplace benefit from a member of the Uluru Dialogue at an event focused on a First Nation’s voice.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart
Finally, do consider joining any of these activities to amplify voices in your communities:
2 June
Walking Together Community Workshop
Learn more about the Uluru Statement From the Heart and the Voice to Parliament at Waverley Council’s free, interactive workshops. Venue: Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Reconciliation Week Golf Tournament
It will be a day of coming together, having a yarn, and having some fun on the golf course in the spirit of Reconciliation. Venue: Marrickville Golf Club
3 June
Reconciliation Walk and Gathering
Activities include yarn circles, dreamtime stories, cultural workshops, stalls, sausage sizzle and many more. Venue: Mt Druitt Swimming Centre
Traditional Aboriginal Games Event
Play some traditional Indigenous games that all the family can enjoy. Venue: Ryde Park, Ryde
Sydney Mardi Gras & BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation co-host this event. Venue: National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Redfern
4 June
Guided Walk: National Reconciliation Week – Glades Bay Riverwalk Session 1
Learn about the local Indigenous history of the Wallumedegal clan, understand their co-existence within the surrounding area of Glades Bay and visit Aboriginal rock carvings. Venue: Meet on the grass verge at the top of the reserve, near the corner of York Street and Linsley Street, Gladesville.
June 8
National Reconciliation Week – Aboriginal History Talk (Mandarin)
Learn about Aboriginal history with Koori Kinnections. Venue: West Ryde Community Hall.
10 June
Music by Amelia Taylor, Michael Birk, Gii Music headed up by Troy Russell and Tim Gray from Green Hand Band. Venue: Woodburn Creative – Cope Street, waterloo
Link Wentworth wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we work and pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.