COME WALK WITH US - special event in 2 sessions. ➡Picnic ➡ Film + Q&A panel

Sutherland Shire Reconciliation warmly invites you to come gather with us. 

Your ticket allows you access to all sessions. 

• COME GATHER WITH US from 4.30
• COME WALK WITH US - FILM EVENT - from 6.30
• COME TALK WITH US - Q&A Panel discussion from 7.30

Our event is taking place at the Bonnet Bay Football Club's excellent venue and on the grounds adjacent to the beautiful Woronora River. The venue is fully accessible. 

4.30 pm - Cultural Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country
followed by a picnic and BBQ with free sausage sizzle and activities. 

Sutherland Shire Reconciliation is known for welcoming cultural outdoor events. 
In respecting cultural protocol and traditions that have been practised for millennia, a Welcome to Country and a Cultural Smoking Ceremony to cleanse and create a positive environment will be conducted at the start of the day. This is a gift from First Nations peoples, try and be there early for this important custom. 

Included in your ticket price is a sausage sandwich and a refreshing drink. There will be arts and crafts, games, music and lots of conversation. This is a place where First Nations and Non-First Nations people can enjoy the environment whilst asking questions and talking openly about the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum.  

Film Presentation from 6.30

You are invited to a special screening of COME WALK WITH US  produced by the Maritime Union of Australia, about the journey of MUA member and seafarer, Vicki Morta and her quest to become an advocate for the Voice to Parliament.

The star of the film, Vicki Morta, is Australia's first Indigenous woman bosun. Vicki works on a huge bauxite tanker that operates off the coast of Far North Queensland. Since 2021, Vicki has embraced the challenge and become an inspiring advocate for the Voice to Parliament.

The film follows Vicki on her personal journey to her home in Far North Queensland to hear stories about her peoples' history from her Elders to the national stage where she has become a prominent champion for the 'Yes' campaign. 

Executive Producer: Thomas Mayo, Producers Fabio Cavadini and Mandy King

Panel Discussion - from 7.30

Following the film we will hear from panel members, including local First Nations People, members of Sutherland Shire Reconciliation, and special guests. They will share their views on The Voice to Parliament. This is an extremely important conversation. Panellists will share their truths, truths geographically close, these are home truths. 

Panel members
Sutherland Shire Chair: Shalah Johnson, Local First Nations Elder: Aunty Dolly, Natural Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer at Sutherland Shire Council: Graham Avery, and others TBD. 

We look forward to welcoming you to this important film and discussion of national importance. 

Sutherland Shire Reconciliation acknowledges the Dharawal language speaking people ​of the Gweagal and Norongerragal clans, as the traditional custodians of the lands within the Sutherland Shire. We are grateful for their immemorial care of the lands and waterways on which we live and work.