An Acknowledgement of Country  is a simple important act. It recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians of the land, and that this connection to Country — land, waters, and skies — has been maintained for tens of thousands of years. It is not a just a script. It is an act of respect, truth-telling, and recognition. Acknowledgements are different from a Welcome to Country, which can only be performed by Traditional Owners or El

Sutherland Shire Council  hosted the Sunset Cultural Ceremony in Burnum Burnum Sanctuary on Saturday evening to showcase First Nations culture and storytelling, featuring local Elders and performers.  Connecting with Indigenous culture and country was a great way for the attendees to start the Australia Day long weekend. In wonderful weather, and amongst banskia, grass trees, she-oak and speargrass, First Nations dancers, musicians and elders moved the thousands of those who

Family and friends of Yes Sutherland Shire gathered in solidarity on the weekend to yarn about how we keep going forward together.  On Sunday 12 October at Como Pleasure Grounds on Gweagal Country, over 30 people (many wearing YES or Uluru Statement tshirts) shared an informal picnic and BBQ lunch. Aunty Dolly Brown led us in a conversation about walking forward for reconciliation and making meaningful change for a better future. Connecting with other like-minded people is ke

As the 50/50 charity partner of the Cronulla Sharks during their Indigenous Round on 16 August, SSR will be receiving 40% of the impressive $8,279 total funds raised. At Shark Park, sixteen volunteers sold raffle tickets and raised awareness of the work we do in the community. The support of these volunteers has enabled us to continue hosting fun family events and raising awareness about reconciliation. Well before rugby league fans arrived, SSR volunteers were trained to use

Purchase a bunch of raffle tickets this week to win cash for yourself as well as for SSR! The 50/50 Foundation raffle tickets are now...

From 1 November this year, aged care providers and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access a new suite of resources to support high-quality, culturally safe aged care. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has launched an online First Nations Hub, developed in partnership with First Nations stakeholders and communities. An example of a First Nations Visual Storyboard (Credit: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission) The Hub is a dedicated s