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The plaque acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the office sits and pays respect to Elders past and present. 

All headspaces across the country received the plaques in their local Aboriginal language as an acknowledgement of the land the office sits on and it’s elders, past and present. The stunning plaque and its accompanying artwork, was painted by Riki Salam.

During 2016–17, headspace commissioned we are 27 creative an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander design agency and Positive Social Solutions, to develop a bespoke artwork that captures the essence of headspace and its service offerings that are specific to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and communities. In consultation with the headspace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory committee members and headspace centre staff, the artwork • Mind • Body • Spirit • Culture • Country was created and launched during Reconciliation Week in May 2017. The artwork also provides the backdrop to the headspace Acknowledgement of Country plaques. Each headspace centre developed wording for their plaque, specific and relevant to their local community. This was a targeted engagement initiative to encourage collaborative work with local Elders and community members to acknowledge the Traditional Owners, First Nation Peoples and country where the centre is located. This initiative was driven by the organisation recognising the importance of fostering ongoing respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and to open dialogue around the mental health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in communities.
headspace, Year in Review, 2016-2017.

Location

Address:41-45 Rickard Road, Suite 1 Ground Floor East, headspace Bankstown, Bankstown, 2131
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.913991
Long: 151.038161
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Indigenous
Artist:Riki Salam (We are 27 Creative)

Dedication

Front Inscription
headspace would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people as Australia`s First People
and Traditional Custodians. We value their culture,
identities, and continuing connection to country, waters,
kin and community.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and
are committed to making a positive contribution to the
wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young
people by providing a service that is welcoming safe,
culturally appropriate and inclusive. 

 
Source: MA
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