Reconciliation Week 2022

YMAC’s Perth, Geraldton and Hedland offices came together at start of Reconciliation Week on 27 May, as part of a live virtual breakfast throughout WA.

Presented by Reconciliation WA, YMAC staff jointly watched a presentation featuring four Welcome to Countries from Elders across the State, cultural entertainment from the Karla Hart dancers, a reconciliation-in-education case study and a thought-provoking panel discussion with guests from various regions.

Australian journalist and writer Stan Grant – a Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi man – gave a powerful and moving keynote speech, which can be viewed at tinyurl.com/NRWbreakfast . National Reconciliation Week acknowledges two milestones: the 1967 referendum on 27 May and Mabo Federal Court ruling on 3 June 1992. This year’s theme “Be Brave. Make Change” challenged all Australians to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so improvements can be made for the benefit of all Australians.

During the week, several YMAC Board Directors and staff members travelled to Kabi Kabi Country in Queensland to participate in the 2022 AIATSIS Summit (see page 10).

YMAC’s Geraldton office taking part in National Reconciliation Week.