National Reconciliation Week 2021 Virtual Afternoon Tea

Today marks the first day of National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June 2021). A time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Yesterday, as part of our commitment to reconciliation, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia held a Virtual Afternoon Tea in acknowledgement of National Sorry Day (26 May) and to recognise the significance of National Reconciliation Week.

During the event, attendees heard the story of Sheila Humphries, one voice of the Stolen Generations, who, as a child, was taken from her parents and placed in an orphanage by authorities who thought they knew best.

Sheila’s story reinforced the importance of progressing Reconciliation, and served as a reminder to us all that we need to take braver and more impactful action to play our part in elevating the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As an organisation, we believe that Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, in order to create a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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To learn more about our commitment to reconciliation, please visit www.rloa.org.au/rap

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Swimming the River - National Reconciliation Week 2020

“Swimming the River” is how Wunan Chairman Ian Trust explains the key issues facing Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley. The diagram depicts the impact of European settlement, challenge for many Aboriginal people to adapt to the changing environment and damage to people and culture that has resulted. It also proposes a solution – Living Change – whereby Aboriginal people accept responsibility for their future, capitalise on their abilities and, with help, learn to “swim the river” and prosper from the opportunities that exist across the region and beyond.

Rural Lifestyle Options Australia are committed to building relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures as part of our commitment to reconciliation in Australia.

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National Reconciliation Week Virtual Morning Tea 2020

A big thank you to everyone who attended our Virtual Morning Tea this morning in recognition of National Reconciliation Week. While we couldn’t be physically together today, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia were proud to acknowledge our shared histories, cultures, and achievements virtually in recognition of this important week, as part of our commitment to reconciliation in Australia.

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