National Day of Healing

[nemosmum]

On the 26th of May Australia will hold a National Day of Healing :)

This years theme is Journey of Healing and represents Indigenous and Non Idigenous Australians looking together to the sun, expressing our hope that we can create a better future together.

Attending local free events, buying a badge, poster, tshirt , hand band or cd is a way of showing support.

It does not mean you know what to do. That understanding may only come through listening and learning, finding out what has gone wrong. That was the process which led to the 54 reccomendations of "Bringing them Home" the report of the National inquiry into Australia's forced removal policies. It is a valuable guide to healing the wounds.

On National Healing Day, hundreds of thousands of Australians grieve together. For many who still suffer due to these policies, this expression of community empathy furthers the healing process. If we continue, we will see healing come, and Australia will be known for its respect and appreciation between its first people and the wider community. Abstract from www.journeyofhealing.com website

Free Events in your state:

ACT

Monday 23 May 5.30pm
Free screening of the movie "Rabbit Proof Fence"
University of Canberra Union Theatre
Free supper and Discussion after the film

Tuesday 24 May 5.30pm
Unveiling of the poem 'Conciliation'
Building 1 Level c
University of Canberra
Contact 6281 0940

NSW

Sydney
Friday 26 May 12-4pm
Taliyirran on 'Australia's hidden agenda- Assimilation, genocide, whats not talked about'
First Fleet park along side Circular Quay
Stolen generations speakers, Koori preformers and a free community BBQ
Guest Speaker Peter Garrett, MP
Tours of Tribal Warrior

Friday 26 May 6-10pm
Museum of Contempory Art
Art exhibition, speakers and supper

Western Sydney
Friday 26 May noon
Stolen generations Memorial Gardens at Mount Annan
Botanical Gardens
Speakers 'Stories for Justice' and a free BBQ

Manly
Saturday 27May 3.30pm
Northern Beaches of Sydney
Music, singing, Aboriginal preformers, free community BBQ
Contact Ingrid Storm 99138226


Victoria
Friday 26 may
10am Welcome to country ceremony at Federation Square
11.30am Walk of Hope
1pmEntertainment, music and children activities, free BBQ

South Australia
Adelaide
Friday 26 May 10-2.30
Tarndanyangga (Victoria Square)
Free BBQ and entertainment, guest speakers

QLD
Brisbane
Friday 26 May
Dawn ceremony 6.30am
At The Teralba Park
Stolen Generation Site in Everton Park

Dawn and Evening Ceremonies 6.30am and 6.30pm
At King George Square

Friday 26 May from 10am
A Link up Family Day
Roma st Parklands
Free community BBQ, speakers and entertainment.

Western Australia
Friday 26 May 11.30-1.30pm
Wellington Square, Wellington street east Perth
Speakers and BBQ, Music and events

Northen Territory

Darwin
Friday 26th May
A walk of hope at the Botanical Gardens
Free BBQ, Ar exhibition and a dance during the evening

Alice Springs
Friday 26 May
Walk of hope at Alice Springs Mall to the old hospital
Planting seeds for the Stolen generation memorial garden

Around the World
Great Britain

London
Thursday 25 May 6-8pm
Victoria Embankment Gardens
A gathering of Aboriginal story telling, music, dance and poetry in rememberance.

The Netherlands

City of Zoetermeer and exhibition is being held until the 28th May remembering the Stolen generation. Special events are organized for May 26th.




For more Information (if that is possible LOL:o :D) check out www.journeyofhealing.com

[nemosmum]

Anyone going to check out one of the free events near you today?Id love to hear about your experiences if you do:thumbsup:

Unfortuantely I have to work today, but Im wearing my t shirt :cool:

We are going to the northen beaches free event on saturday at 3.30, looking forward to meeting new people and the music:smiliedance: :D

Hope you all have a good day!

[bronny-jane]

nothings on in my town:( , i guess its cause its to small.

i hope you and your family have a great day if your heading out:D

[nemosmum]

Thanks BJ:D

Ill let you know how we go tomorrow night, it should be a good afternoon:thumbsup:

[misskittyfantastico]

Nothing on in my little town either. I think it's something that should have a ribbon to buy....my SIL's mum was a stolen child and I wish I could attend a big event. At least if I could wear a ribbon I could still show my support.

[mum33]

my mum had something at her office for sorry day today. she works at docs in south west sydney. she had all the aboriginal elders from that area come in and they must of had discussions and stuff.

i dont know what happened coz i got there late just as everyone was leaving but they all were there to say hello to my son and everyone there had a hold and a maul (koori people like to aggressively kiss and cuddle little babies, but in a loving way of course! :D ) of him and all told me how gorgeous he is..der i know... :laughing: :p

and everyone in her office had a good hold at RJ. i almost didnt get him back!!!

i felt a bit bad that i came in late and missed it all but then found out a cousin who i'm sort if not getting along with turned up (uninvited) there so its just as well i didnt go. but i would have liked to. oh well there is always next year.

[mum33]

my mum had something at her office for sorry day today. she works at docs in south west sydney. she had all the aboriginal elders from that area come in and they must of had discussions and stuff.

i dont know what happened coz i got there late just as everyone was leaving but they all were there to say hello to my son and everyone there had a hold and a maul (koori people like to aggressively kiss and cuddle little babies, but in a loving way of course! :D ) of him and all told me how gorgeous he is..der i know... :laughing: :p

and everyone in her office had a good hold at RJ. i almost didnt get him back!!!

i felt a bit bad that i came in late and missed it all but then found out a cousin who i'm sort if not getting along with turned up (uninvited:mad: ) there so its just as well i didnt go. but i would have liked to. oh well there is always next year.

[nemosmum]

Nothing on in my little town either. I think it's something that should have a ribbon to buy....my SIL's mum was a stolen child and I wish I could attend a big event. At least if I could wear a ribbon I could still show my support.

There are t shirts, badges and handbands on sale at www.journeyofhealing.com

I emailed an order for some stuff a couple of weeks ago and the guy was great sent out the stuff straight away and just put the invoice in with the items I had purchased.

I wore my t shirt today and put a badge on DS, very handsome:D

Kristie- I can just imagine poor little RJ being smothered:D

[misskittyfantastico]

I'll have to do something about this!!

[nemosmum]

:D hehehehehe:thumbsup:

[mum33]

There are t shirts, badges and handbands on sale at www.journeyofhealing.com

I emailed an order for some stuff a couple of weeks ago and the guy was great sent out the stuff straight away and just put the invoice in with the items I had purchased.

I wore my t shirt today and put a badge on DS, very handsome:D

Kristie- I can just imagine poor little RJ being smothered:D

yeah he was almost!! lol. i'm sure little O gets the same treatment from his mob up at Dubbo aye.....lol. thats what happened last time we went up there.

i wish i had seen this thread sooner than today coz mum only told me about this, early this morning and i barely had time to get ready, thats why i missed it. and i dont know about these things unless mum tells me. if any other events come up make sure u let me know... :D

[nemosmum]

Yeah I know its hard sometimes to find out about events and stuff.

I wish I didnt have to work today coz I would have loved to attend the event in the city today. Peter Garett was speaking and I think he is brilliant:yes:


But we are going to the one at Manly on sat. arvo so that should be good also:thumbsup:

And yeah O does get mauled by his cousins, theres just so many :eek: :D

[misskittyfantastico]

OMG Peter Garrett is just about my most favourite person the universe! I am (and so is DH) a MAD Oils fan!!!!!!

[nemosmum]

OMG Peter Garrett is just about my most favourite person the universe! I am (and so is DH) a MAD Oils fan!!!!!!


Yeah I agree his pretty awesome:cool:

[mum33]

he does dance funny though....lol

[WeThree]

Thanks Sarah for providing the link to the journey of healing website, Im ckecking it out now :thumbsup:

[nemosmum]

he does dance funny though....lol


I L O V E the way the man dances H A H A H A :smiliedance: :laughing:

Coops - your welcome

[mum33]

LOL. beds are burning was on foxtel channel max the other day when i was at my mums house. apparently my younger cousin was tryin to dance like him. i didnt see him do it but DP tells me he did it quite well. :p :laughing:

[nemosmum]

O dances a bit like that too LOL all erratic and hyper:smiliedance: :laughing:

I just think he is a great guy and what a :cool: Aussie President he would make hmmm;)

[Bron]

Peter Garret is a bit of a hero for me.

I heard him speak at a WA Council of Social Services conference about the need for good working relationships between lobby groups and the government. He was interesting, dynamic and entertaining. Wonderful man, love his politics, love his music, love his compelling personality. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the links about the National Day of Healing S! A significant and important day indeed.

[nemosmum]

No problem Bron:thumbsup:

Maybe we should start a Peter Garrett Fan club:smiliedance: :D

[mum33]

I just think he is a great guy and what a :cool: Aussie President he would make hmmm;)


i agree!! :thumbsup: :cool:

[misskittyfantastico]

Peter Garret is a bit of a hero for me.

I heard him speak at a WA Council of Social Services conference about the need for good working relationships between lobby groups and the government. He was interesting, dynamic and entertaining. Wonderful man, love his politics, love his music, love his compelling personality. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the links about the National Day of Healing S! A significant and important day indeed.

We're going to have some good stuff to talk about when we meet up Bron!

[Bron]

We're going to have some good stuff to talk about when we meet up Bron!

Yes indeed :yelclap: I had a feeling you were a fellow bleeding heart :thumbsup: