Time to stop and reflect, says Harris

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Events will take place across NSW including community marches, film festivals and Indigenous art exhibitions with details on the Reconciliation Australia website.

“Reconciliation Week is a good time to stop and reflect on the role each of us can play in creating a shared future of which we can be proud,” Harris said.

“How do we want future generations to remember us?

“Will they look at us and say, ‘they’re the ones who opened themselves up to truth-telling, who moved us further down the path towards a more just and equitable Australia’?

“I hope so.

“Each of us has the power to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – bringing meaningful conversations and actions to where we live, work and socialise.

“Your voice holds power.

“Be a voice for generations.”

The week follows National Sorry Day on May 26, when Harris joined Premier Chris Minns in laying a wreath at the Indigenous Veterans

Commemoration at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney.

“National Sorry Day provides us all an opportunity to reflect upon the trauma, pain and injustice caused by the policies of child removal and the ongoing inter-generational impacts of these policies,” they said in a joint statement.

I’m grateful for the support of the volunteers who came down to the beach as it was unfolding and were there as support once we got back to shore.

“Jesse Anderson and Czes Lawicki from North Entrance and Leigh and Dan, the Council lifeguards, were all great.

“It’s good to know within myself how I’d act in this situation as well.

“I’d always wondered if I’d hesitate if the waves were big or if there was no one else around, but I acted in the way I’ve been trained.”

Jacob now goes forward to be considered for the Rescue of the Year at the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence in August.

Source: Surf Life Saving NSW

“We recognise the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples across NSW and the courage they show as they continue to lead selfdetermined healing in their families and communities.”

Terry Collins

Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care Workshop

Wednesday 7th June – Commencing at 1.00pm

This workshop will provide an overview about what is vicarious trauma, burnout and compassion fatigue, and assist you to recognise your early warning signs and risk factors. It will also equip you with practical strategies to build your emotional resilience and coping skills when working in high stress environments.

This session is suitable for professionals working in roles and organisations that are exposed to grief, loss, and trauma through their client work.

Developing Emotional Literacy in Children

Wednesday 16th August – Commencing at 5.00pm

Learn practical tools and strategies to support children in developing the emotional literacy and self-regulation skills necessary to understand and manage their big emotions. This session is suitable for adults who regularly work with children who have experienced grief and loss, such as parents, carers, educators and clinicians.

This presentation will also include an overview of the programs run by Feel The Magic for bereaved children, and information on how to apply for or refer to their programs.