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The monument commemorates people who have donated their bodies to science and includes the Human Tissue Memorial Plaque.
It holds the cremated ashes of the remains of bodies left for science as well as human tissues from a range of clinical settings, including the coroner’s office. The monument takes its name from Psalm 139, Verse 14: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Encircling the area is a series of bronze rocks picking out the universal Scouting symbol for ‘Gone Home’. Orange roses, signifying passion, innovation, love and new beginnings surround the monument. There are a series of bronze sculptures based on the same human body template but with parts missing. These sculptures align from a particular perspective to create a whole person.
Press Release Woronora Memorial Park 2017Location
| Address: | 121 Linden Street , Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, 2036 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.033312 Long: 151.054189 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Designer: | Nadia Lanfranco |
| Link: | http://www.woronoramemorialpark.com… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 10th April, 2017 |
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Psalm 139 vs 13-14. For you created my inmost being; you knot me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. The Bible.
Wonderfully Made Memorial
A gift to humanity
Officially opened by the Honourable Brad Hazzard M.P, Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research
Monday, 10th April 2017
Anthony C. Simpson LLB Chairman Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
Graham A. Boyd CEO Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
Human Tissue Memorial Plaque
This plaque acknowledges all Aboriginal Nations of New South Wales and recognises the significance of returning human tissue to the embrace of Mother Earth on the Aboriginal traditional lands of the Dharawal people.
In Australia prior to 2002, human tissues, including those from children, were obtained following post mortem examinations and reflected the practice and community attitudes of the day. These tissues, which were collected as early as 1830, have enhanced medical understanding and knowledge.
In 2002, a national audit of these tissues was conducted, which resulted in a five year moratorium on their disposal to allow the families from whom these tissues were taken to seek their repatriation. Amongst the tissue identified were specimens of ashed bone that had been used to assess the radioactive fallout in New South Wales that was associated with the Maralinga nuclear testing carried out by the British between 1955 and 1963 in South Australia. These tissues have been cremated with dignity and now rest here.
This plaque also commemorates and celebrates the gift of people of new South Wales who have donated their tissue to help further medical and scientific knowledge or to heal those whose health has suffered. Their contribution is also acknowledged.
Due to the record keeping of the time, it was difficult to discern details of faith and ethnicity. This interment was conducted taking into consideration the richness of cultural and religious beliefs within the Australian population.
Dedicated on behalf of the people of New South Wales by the NSW Government and NSW Health.
