Acknowledgement of Country

A map of Australia with a location pin on Newcastle. Next to the map are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.

We recognise the Awabakal and Worimi peoples as the First People of Newcastle.

A landscape scene showing trees, the sky, a river and mountains.

They have always looked after Country.

Country means the land, water, sky and everything within them.

2 people shaking hands.

We respect the important connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with Country.

3 people in front of an Elder with their hand raised. Next to them is a speech bubble.

And we respect their Elders from the past and now.