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The plaque features the artwork "Look to The Stars." As we look to the stars, the Guiding Constellation lights up the sky, illuminating our way forward through trust, relationships and respect. The artwork incorporates Sir Robert Peel’s nine principles of policing as stars. The artwork was produced by Indigenous artist Jenna Lee from Gilimbaa who worked with a specialist reference group from the QPS to inform the artwork.
"Look to the Stars" was launched by the QPS in May 2018 and serves as a visual reminder of our past, present and future engagements with all Indigenous communities throughout Queensland. Former Commissioner Ian Stewart initiated a Look to the Stars ‘Acknowledgement to Country’ plaque that is gradually being placed at all QPS establishments.
Darling Downs Police have made a commitment to acknowledge, reconcile and collaborate with First Nations people, with the unveiling of a plaque.
Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Tony Rehn said the Look to the stars plaque at Oakey Police Station was a symbol of acknowledging the Aboriginal land we live on and connecting with Indigenous Australians. “This is about meeting First Nations people halfway and acknowledging that while our history hasn’t been the greatest, by being here together and working together we can make the future better,” he said.
Bigambul elder and Oakey resident Clara Munn was hopeful the move by Queensland Police would help the community assist youth. “Here in Oakey, we’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” she said. “A lot of the youths are breaking in and stealing things. We can’t control them anymore, as much as we try, and the police can’t do much either, because they’re youths. Doing this I think (can) give us confidence that we can trust them and work on it (together). I reckon this is awesome.”
The Chronicle, 9 July 2022.
Location
| Address: | 75 Campbell Street, Oakey Police Station, Oakey, 4401 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.434011 Long: 151.720821 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
| Artist: | Jenna Lee (Gilimbaa) |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | July-2022 |
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[Look to the Stars Artwork]
The Queensland Police acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, winds and waters on which we so proudly serve our community. It is a privilege and honour to be on traditional country.
We acknowledge Elders of the past, present and future, for they are the holders of culture, knowledge, wisom and leadership that is passed from generation to generation.
We acknowledge the significant contribution of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Island people towards the protection and safety of all in this great country we live and share.
