:: LOCAL EVENTS (Yes) - PAST
Volunteer meet-ups
6 May | Como
4 June | ZOOM4CHANGE
25 June | Kirrawee Drop-in Picnic for The Voice
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Sun 29 Oct | Sutherland 2-5pm
Gurawal the Whale Book Launch @ The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre
Attend Uncle Max’s official book launch of ‘Gurawul the Whale’. There will be books, t-shirts and whale prints for sale as well as light refreshments provided.
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The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre, Sutherland
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Read article here
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Tuesdays | Zoom 7:30-8:00pm
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
Shire Yes Crew Catch-up
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For registered volunteers. 5 minute campaign update followed by tales from the campaign trail - share your wins, your challenges and your stories. Plug into the YES HIVE MIND!!
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REGISTER to attend HERE (a Zoom meeting link will be sent to you - and can be used for all the catch-ups)
Sun 8 Oct | Bonnet Bay 4:30-8pm
Event by Sutherland Shire Reconciliation
Come Walk With Us. Local Voices, Home Truths
Picnic, Film, Q&A on the Voice
@ Bonnet Bay FC
Tickets at Humanitix
Mon 18 September | Shire 6:30 for 7-9pm
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
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The Voice: Why it's important, safe and practical w/ Julian Leeser + Rachel Perkins
(Hosted by Narelda Jacobs)
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Rachel Perkins is an Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman, multi-award-winning filmmaker, and signatory to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. She is the daughter of civil rights campaigner, the late Charlie Perkins who famously led the 1965 'Freedom Ride'.
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Julian Leeser was the Shadow Attorney General & Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affair in the Liberal Shadow Cabinet until, on Tuesday April 11, he resigned to campaign for the Voice.
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"My resignation as a frontbencher is not about personality, it’s about keeping faith with an issue that I have been working on for almost a decade." [reference]
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@ Sutherland Arts Theatre, 25 East Parade, Sutherland 2232.
Tickets through Humanitix / ​Share/invite people to the FB event
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Wed 27 Sept | Cronulla 6:30 for 7pm - 9pm
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
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The Voice Info Session w/ Liberal MP Jacqui Munro + Jade Appo-Ritchie
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Jacqui Munro is a Liberal Party member of the NSW Legislative Council. She was raised in the Sutherland Shire.
Jade Appo Ritchie is the General Manager of Business Management at Tellus Holdings and is an advocate for the Voice to Parliament.
@ Cronulla RSL, 38 Gerrale Street, Cronulla NSW 2230
Tickets at Humanitix
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Tues 19 Sept | online, Zoom 7pm
Event by Inspire the Shire
An important conversation about the Voice Referendum w/ Dr Shireen Morris
Information session and Q&A.
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Dr Shireen Morris is a constitutional lawyer, Senior Lecturer and author. Her book, 'A First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution', is published through Hart Publishing.
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She regularly contributes opinion pieces to The Australian, The Guardian, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Courier Mail, and ABC Religion and Ethics, and often appears on TV and radio.
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Event link (zoom details on page)- https://fb.me/e/3WDuSWQiO
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Wed 20 Sept | Wanda Beach 5-7pm
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
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Light Up the Sky for Yes
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If you're up for a bit of fun, sign up to join Alex & Peter (professional photographer extraordinaires) for a few hours of creativity at the Wanda sand dunes
Meet at the end of the carpark at Wanda
RSVP:
https://www.yes23.com.au/light_up_the_sky_for_yes
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Sat 17 Sept | Redfern 1:30-4:30pm
Event by Yes23
Sydney Walk for YES
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In a matter of weeks you will have the chance to be part of something truly important. As a nation we will head to the polls and vote in a referendum that asks you to listen to Indigenous Australians, recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, and protect their voices in Australia’s 122 year old constitution.
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Sydney, this is our time to show the country just how positive and unifying this moment is. Bring your friends and family. Join us as we walk for YES.
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@Redfern Park
Info / RSVP: https://www.yes23.com.au/sydney_walk_for_yes
Meet at Sutherland at.... (supporters check Whatsapp for location and time)
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Thurs 14 Sept | Engadine 7:30-9:00pm
Event by Engadine Uniting Church
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Voice to Parliament Forum
Are you wanting to learn more about what a Voice to Parliament actually means?
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The referendum on constitutional recognition through a First Nations Voice to Parliament will be held on Saturday 14 October.
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Some folks report they are confused about what the referendum means and what they will be voting on.
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Engadine Uniting Church and the Bosco Social Justice Group invite you to join them to hear the Uluru Statement, explore how the Voice to Parliament was born and explore the referendum question.
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We’ll also hear from local First Nations Elder, Aunty Dolly, on what a Voice to Parliament will mean to her.
@ Engadine, ​Engadine Uniting Church
2 Chipilly Avenue, Engadine 2233
Tickets: Humanitix / Info: https://engadineuniting.church/voice-to-parliament-small-hall/ / Facebook
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Mon 4 Sept | Revesby 6:00pm (for 6:30pm)
Event by Revesby Workers' Club 'Light on the Hill Society'
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The Case for the Voice to Parliament
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The Revesby Workers’ Club’s Light on the Hill Society invites you to join prominent advocate Thomas Mayo, respected journalist Kerry O’Brien and Yes23 Voice to Parliament campaign spokesperson Jade Ritchie as they discuss the details of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
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If you are in the Shire and want to buy the book (with free delivery) - order here.
@ Revesby Workers' Club, Whitlam Theatre,
2B Brett St Revesby NSW 2212
Book tickets (free) HERE (Humanitix).
If you are a volunteer, please book tickets HERE
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Sat 27 Aug | Como 11:00am
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire in conjunction w/ Georges River for Yes
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Bridge Walk & Sausage Sizzle -
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We need AS MANY Yes supporters as possible to represent the Shire!
We are having a huge Drone shot
BBQ after.
Meet our accomplices in YES, George's River for YES - in the middle of the George's River!
RSVP / info: HERE​ (via Yes23)
Pls Invite friends! (via FB event)
@ 2 Cremona Rd, COMO NSW 2226
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Tues 25 July | Bundeena 7-8pm
Event by Bundeena Progress Association
Bundeena Community Forum on the Voice
All Bundeena and Maianbar residents are invited to The Voice Community Forum in the Reserve Room (downstairs) at the Community & Services Club. The club has requested that those wishing to dine before the meeting make a reservation on Ph 9523 2115. Part of Yes23 Sutherland Shire's Small Halls program.
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We have organised an information session and community discussion forum. Guests include Shire resident Corey Smith, proud Ngemba man and lawyer who will answer residents' questions about the Voice, how it will work and what it will mean.
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In order to provide fact based information and answer as many questions as possible, we are encouraging you to submit your questions before the meeting. Please email your questions to secretary@bundeenaprogress.org.au before Monday 24 July.
FB event HERE (no tickets required)
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@ Bundeena Community & Services Club, 69-71 Loftus St. Bundeena NSW (Sydney)
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:: More NAIDOC events
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1-31 July | Online various dates/times
Event by DART Learning
DART Learning Virtual Excursions for KIDS
Join a huge selection of excursions relating to NAIDOC Week. Through Distance and Rural Technologies & NSW Government and DET.
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For nearly two decades, we have been collaborating with content providers (museums, galleries, research institutes, scientists, writers, athletes, artists, educational organisations, musicians, zoos and experts) to offer teachers, parents and student’s incredible educational virtual excursions.
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FREE - All welcome.
To access excursions click HERE
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30 July | Engadine 5pm
2 August | Engadine 7pm for 7:30pm
Event by Engadine Uniting Church
Choir for the Voice
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The Choir hopes to be able to support YES events in the Shire.
ADDITIONAL EVENT - some Choir members will be heading into Circular Quay for filming of the video for Voice!
30/7/72023 @ 9:00-11:00. Song is
https://open.spotify.com/track/0QmGoF8c0PggHNXbY3hGju?si=46d6b57d749a4d3c
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@ Engadine Uniting Church, 2 Chipilly Ave, Engadine NSW 2233 (Sydney)
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Thurs 20 July | online 6:30-7:30pm
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
Volunteer Essentials Kick-off Session
As the Yes23 Sutherland Shire campaign really kicks into gear, we are hosting an ESSENTIAL zoom session this Thursday 6.30-7.30pm for all our Shire YES Crew.
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We will be outlining a vital guide for volunteers preparing to hit the Shire streets, stations, markets and beaches, specifically:
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WHO we are?
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WHAT we want to achieve?
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HOW to do so (and what not to do)?
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Please register for this important session as we begin to release more campaign actions starting next week!! See you there.
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Register HERE
@ Zoom (link sent after registration)
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Wed 26 July | Kirrawee 6:30-8:30pm
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
Host The Host night - become a conversation host
This event is for people wanting to host their own information session on The Voice. Based on Together Yes.
Available on the night - books and merchandise.
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Register an Expressions of Interest HERE
@ Kirrawee (Sydney) NSW
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Wed 12 July | Gymea 6:15pm -9.00pm
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
The Last Daughter Film & Voice Discussion
All welcome! Film screening followed by discussion. Watch trailer here.
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$20 - book HERE, All welcome.
@ Gymea Tradies (The Dharawal Room), 57 Manchester Rd, Gymea NSW (Sydney)
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Sunday 2 July | Surry Hills 11am-2pm
Event by Yes23 (national)
Come Together for YES! National Event
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Calling all supporters of YES, especially of Yes23 Sutherland Shire! Yes23 is hosting 'Come Together for Yes' across the country. This event will be a gathering of a vibrant community of YES groups from all across Sydney, including the Yes23 Sutherland Shire group. Join us and other like-minded individuals, families, and supporters as we bring the nation together for a better future, towards reconciliation, towards a YES to a First Nations Voice to Parliament!
FREE EVENT - Important - RSVP HERE for the Sydney event and receive a free t-shirt on the day.
@ Prince Alfred Park, Chalmers St., Surry Hills (Sydney) NSW
PRINCE ALFRED PARK; MEETING POINT for Shire group: Outside Coronation Centre (see map below)
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MEETING POINT - 9:15AM Sutherland Station
BUS DEPARTS - 9:27AM STAND A Sutherland Station
BUS ARRIVES - 10:21AM STAND A Eddy Ave, Central Station
PRINCE ALFRED PARK MEETING POINT: Outside Coronation Centre
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Want to help? Share and invite your friends to the Yes23 Sutherland Shire FB event. Eyes peeled on how to find us at the event!
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2-9 July | Miranda various events
Event by Westfield Miranda
NAIDOC Week: For our Elders
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Welcome to Country | Mon, 3 July | 11:00am - 11:30am
Weaving Workshops w/ Wanita Lowe | Tues, 4 July, 9:30am - 1pm
Art Workshops w/ Jude Jarret | Tues, 4 July, 9:30am - 12:30pm
All welcome.
@ Westfield Miranda, Miranda (Sydney) NSW
More info on whole week HERE
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1-31 July | Online various dates/times
Event by DART Learning
DART Learning Virtual Excursions for KIDS
Join a huge selection of excursions relating to NAIDOC Week. Through Distance and Rural Technologies & NSW Government and DET.
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For nearly two decades, we have been collaborating with content providers (museums, galleries, research institutes, scientists, writers, athletes, artists, educational organisations, musicians, zoos and experts) to offer teachers, parents and student’s incredible educational virtual excursions.
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FREE - All welcome.
To access excursions click HERE
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Sunday 25 June | Kirrawee 9am-12 noon
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
Kirrawee Drop-in Picnic for The Voice
All welcome! For those who prefer face-face-contact, are keen for a post zoom follow up or have questions they want answered - come along to this casual drop in meet & greet. Join for 2 minutes or the whole 3 hours! BYO Picnic or grab a coffee at the shops
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FREE EVENT - just turn up! ALL WELCOME
@ Biddy Giles Park, 4 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee (Sydney) NSW
Want to help? Share and invite your friends to the FB event
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Thurs 6 July | Cronulla 10am-3pm
Event by Sutherland Shire Council & Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation
NAIDOC 2023 at Gunnamatta Park
All welcome! Sutherland Shire Council & Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation’s free annual NAIDOC community event is a fun and inclusive event. Featuring performances from First Nations artists, workshops, stalls, a gold coin donation BBQ and more. Come along and enjoy a great day celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, heritage and history!
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FREE EVENT - ALL WELCOME
@ Gunnamatta Park, 39-41 Nicholson Parade, Cronulla (Sydney) NSW
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Sunday 25 June | Kirrawee 9am-12noon
Event by Yes23 Sutherland Shire
Kirrawee Drop-in Picnic for The Voice
All welcome! For those who prefer face-face-contact, are keen for a post zoom follow up or have questions they want answered - come along to this casual drop in meet & greet. Join for 2 minutes or the whole 3 hours! BYO Picnic or grab a coffee at the shops
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FREE EVENT - just turn up! ALL WELCOME
@ Biddy Giles Park, 4 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee (Sydney) NSW
Want to help? Share and invite your friends to the FB event
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:: FEATURE EVENTS - from further afield
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Sunday 2 July | Wollongong 9-10am
Event by Wollongong for Yes
North Wollongong Beach Swim Out for YES! Voice to Parliament
All welcome! Join us for a swim out at North Wollongong Beach to show your support for the Voice to Parliament campaign and the 'Yes' vote, on July 2nd.
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FREE EVENT - ALL WELCOME
@ 1 Cliff Rd, Wollongong NSW 2500
Tickets: Eventbrite Info
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Tues 4 July | Marrickville 10am-2pm
Event by AbSec
2023 NAIDOC Family Fun Day
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Come along during the school holidays and enjoy free food, entertainment and activities. Celebrate with cultural performances and traditions, arts and crafts, face painting, jumping castles, sausage sizzle, an Elders tent and much more.
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All welcome. Info here.
@ Marrickville PCYC, 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville 2204 (Sydney) NSW
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Mon 3 July | Redfern 10am-4pm
Event by National Centre of Indigenous Excellence
2023 NAIDOC at NCIE Community Day
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Music, Elders Lunch, rides and attractions
All welcome. Info here.
@ 180 George Street, Redfern 2016 (Sydney) NSW
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:: ONLINE EVENTS + SESSIONS
Watch NOW | online streaming
Event by Together, Yes
Together Yes Information Session
Watch recording now or check website for live session announcements
Info - www.togetheryes.com.au/infosessions
Watch on Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/821499004
The Together Yes Campaign aims to generate a huge groundswell of community support for a Voice to Parliament by people coming together and holding Kitchen Table Conversations about the central issues.
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new dates | online Zoom
Event by UluruStatement.Org
The Uluru Statement - Start a Yarn
REGISTER FOR A YARN at:
https://ulurustatement.org/education/start-a-yarn/
Learn more about a First Nations Voice. "The yarning circle concept is used by many First Nations peoples across the world. It's a space for active listening and reflection. Join us to learn more about First Nations culture and why the Uluru Statement and a First Nations Voice are so important."
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Article on Start a Yarn
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Watch NOW | online streaming
Event by Together, Yes
Together Yes Information Session
Watch recording now or check website for live session announcements
Info - www.togetheryes.com.au/infosessions
Watch on Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/821499004
The Together Yes Campaign aims to generate a huge groundswell of community support for a Voice to Parliament by people coming together and holding Kitchen Table Conversations about the central issues.
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Mon 26 June | online 6:30-7:30pm
Event hosted by Senator Tony Sheldon
The Voice to Parliament Virtual Town Hall
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An opportunity to develop understanding of why constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice to Parliament is a crucial step in the walk towards reconciliation.
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Featuring: Nardi Simpson a Yuwaalaraay storyteller from north west NSW and founding member of Indigenous band Stiff Gins + Kyra Galante (with over 20 years’ experience delivering Indigenous community engagement).
Facilitated by journalist, Francis Leach
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Open to all community members.
Free event - tickets HERE
various dates | online
Event by UluruStatement.Org
The Uluru Statement - Start a Yarn
REGISTER FOR A YARN at:
https://ulurustatement.org/education/start-a-yarn/
Learn more about a First Nations Voice. "The yarning circle concept is used by many First Nations peoples across the world. It's a space for active listening and reflection. Join us to learn more about First Nations culture and why the Uluru Statement and a First Nations Voice are so important."
Streaming online
The Voice to Parliament Handbook - Author talks
Watch HERE | Australia Institute: Voice to Parliament Handbook - Special Book Club w/ authors Thomas Mayo & Kerry O'Brien
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Online streaming link coming soon
Event hosted by Senator Tony Sheldon
The Voice to Parliament Virtual Town Hall
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An opportunity to develop understanding of why constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice to Parliament is a crucial step in the walk towards reconciliation.
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Featuring: Nardi Simpson a Yuwaalaraay storyteller from north west NSW and founding member of Indigenous band Stiff Gins + Kyra Galante (with over 20 years’ experience delivering Indigenous community engagement).
Facilitated by journalist, Francis Leach
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Open to all community members.