Online Discussion - January 26: Reflecting on the past, acknowledging the truth and recognising strength

In the lead up to January 26, join Children’s Ground for a necessary discussion on the traumatic and regressive impacts of ‘Australia Day’, and the resilience and strength of First Nations people to persevere and thrive. 

We have an opportunity, and a responsibility, to understand the truth of our history as a Nation. To learn and grow together so that we can achieve justice, dignity and human rights for all Australians.   

Leading the conversation will be First Nations members of Children’s Ground’s who have dedicated their lives to creating a better future for their communities.  

Panellists include: 

• Veronica Doolan – First Nations Community Researcher  
• Amunda Gorey – First Nations Senior Research & Evaluation Officer 
• Alanah Jack - Head of Learning
• And more to be announced

Change is about more than just a vote or changing the date, it’s about creating new systems, free from discrimination, led by our people and guided by our Country and culture. This conversation will look at our past, our present and how by working together we can understand, learn, collectively grow and create an Australia that recognises our shared history and future.    

Invite your colleagues and networks to join you in watching this lunchtime webinar! 

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It’s possible to end entrenched disadvantages within a generation. Be part of this change by supporting Children’s Ground and walking alongside First Nations children and families.

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About Children's Ground: 

Children's Ground is a First Nations organisation led by communities who are creating a different future for the next generation of children.  
 
Children’s Ground is designed for long-term change in whole communities - to shift the status quo from one where kids face a lifetime of trauma and disadvantage to a future for First Nations children filled with opportunity, joy, justice, and empowerment.   

We are community-led, bringing together First Nations and Western knowledge systems and practice expertise. Our unique 25-year approach follows a child’s life journey from early childhood to young adulthood. The approach integrates the five key pillars of life: a) learning and wellbeing; 2) family health and wellbeing; 3) community; 4) culture; 5) economic opportunity.