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We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this continent. We would also like to pay respect to today’s Australian and Torres Strait communities who are its custodians –including in particular their past, present and future Elders.
There are two significant ceremonies which can be performed to pay our respects and recognise Aboriginal cultures and custodianship of the country. As teachers, it is important to understand the guidelines for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country protocols which are to be used in “all state and regional events in NSW public schools, TAFE NSW Institutes and campuses” (NSW DEC & NSW AECG Inc. n.d) and understand how to perform the ceremonies appropriately.
For more information about Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country and how to perform these appropriately, visit the Welcome to Country Protocols document through the link provided: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/dethome/yr2005/welcomecountry.pdf
To access the State of NSW (Department of Education) Aboriginal Education and Training Policy click on the link: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/students/access_equity/aborig_edu/PD20080385.shtml?query=Aboriginal+Education+and+Training
There are two significant ceremonies which can be performed to pay our respects and recognise Aboriginal cultures and custodianship of the country. As teachers, it is important to understand the guidelines for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country protocols which are to be used in “all state and regional events in NSW public schools, TAFE NSW Institutes and campuses” (NSW DEC & NSW AECG Inc. n.d) and understand how to perform the ceremonies appropriately.
For more information about Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country and how to perform these appropriately, visit the Welcome to Country Protocols document through the link provided: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/dethome/yr2005/welcomecountry.pdf
To access the State of NSW (Department of Education) Aboriginal Education and Training Policy click on the link: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/students/access_equity/aborig_edu/PD20080385.shtml?query=Aboriginal+Education+and+Training