Modern Custodian – Acknowledge This: From Scripted to Real

Acknowledging Country: From Scripted to Real

Most Acknowledgements of Country sound the same.

Carefully worded. Safely delivered. Quickly forgotten.

Not because people don’t care—
but because somewhere along the way, we were taught to get it right instead of making it real.

This session is an invitation to do something different.

Led by Rhys Paddick from Modern Custodian, this is not about memorising better words or perfecting delivery.

It’s about understanding what an Acknowledgement actually is—
and finding your own way into it.

What This Is (and isn’t)

This is not:

• A script-writing session

• A compliance exercise

• A “say this, not that” workshop

This is:

• A space to reflect on your relationship to Country

• A chance to move beyond the fear of “getting it wrong”

• An opportunity to speak with intention, not obligation

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of this experience, you will:

• Understand why Acknowledgement of Country exists (beyond policy)

• Recognise the difference between performative and authentic practice

• Develop your own Acknowledgement—grounded in meaning, not memorisation

• Feel more confident speaking from a place that is yours

Who This Is For

• Individuals who want to do better, not just say more

• Teams who feel stuck between silence and scripts

• Organisations ready to move beyond “tick-the-box” reconciliation

A Note Before You Join

You don’t need to prepare anything.
You don’t need the right words.

Just come as you are.

What Happens After

At the end of the session, you’ll be offered a simple next step.

No pressure. No pitch.

Just an invitation.

What People Have Said

“100% recommend this to anyone wanting to rethink how they approach Acknowledgement of Country.”

“Gave me the confidence to move beyond scripts and actually mean what I say.”

Additional Information

These events are recorded for internal purposes only and are not distributed. This helps maintain the integrity of the space.

If you cannot make your selected date, please email ticketing@moderncustodian.com.au to transfer your ticket.

Photos may be taken for marketing purposes. Please let us know on the day if you prefer not to be included.