General News
28 July, 2022
MDHS to mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day next Thursday
The Maryborough District Health Service is inviting locals to mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day next Thursday. The national day has been running since 1988 and is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
The Maryborough District Health Service is inviting locals to mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day next Thursday.
The national day has been running since 1988 and is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities, and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of children, and is an opportunity to learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.
This year’s theme is ‘My Dreaming, My Future’, asking children what Dreaming means to them, learning how they interpret this in their lives and identity, and hearing what their aspirations are for the future.
MDHS Aboriginal hospital liaison officer Kymberley Williams said the local event will be a celebration.
“This is a great chance to come together as a community to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their culture,” she said.
“We know family and community connections are really important in helping to shape a strong sense of identity and wellbeing in kids.
“That’s why we are inviting families and the local mob to join us for a fun day of craft and cultural activities.
“We want to celebrate strength and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and their stories which are handed down from generation to generation through stories, art, ceremony and songs.”
The event will start with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony at 10 am and will run until 2 pm and includes a free barbecue.
A range of activities will also be on offer including play dough and clay, gum leaf decorating, emu callers, stone painting, decorating pots, planting, healthy lunch boxes, nature bracelets and train rides.
The event will be held on Thursday, August 4 at the Goldfields Community Hub on 48 Burns Street, Maryborough
To find out more information or to RSVP contact Kymberley on 5461-0333 or email Kymberley.Williams@mdhs.vic.gov.au