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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: | 73 Elgin Street, headspace Maitland, Maitland, 2320 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.736451 Long: 151.553891 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
| Artist: | Riki Salam (We are 27 Creative) |
Dedication
Acknowledgement of Country
Headspace Maitland would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia`s First People and
Traditional Custodians. We would like to acknowledge the
Wonnarua People who are custodians of the site where we
do our work. We would also like to acknowledge the surrounding
nations of the Awakabal and Darkinjung people where we often
visit and do our work. We value the ongoing cultures, 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
services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate and
inclusive.
