Colour Symbolism * Black – the Aboriginal people of Australia * Yellow Circle – the sun: giver of life and protector * Red – the red earth, the red ochre (clay) used in ceremonies and Aboriginal peoples’ spiritual relation to the land
The Torres Strait Islander Flag Colour Symbolism
Green – the land
Black – Indigenous people
Blue – the sea
White – peace (Adapted from: Australian Government 2015)
Map of Aboriginal Languages and Nations in NSW (in NSW DET 2002)