Aboriginal Education News
Yaama,
Once again our school is leading the way in promoting knowledge, understanding and awareness of First Nations people and the importance of recognising and acknowledging Country.
In the September edition of Aurora, our school captains Emme and Cristiano featured in an article about Australia Post encouraging people to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land their postal item is being delivered on.
This is part of a campaign by Gomeroi woman, Rachael McPhail, supported by Australia Post, to celebrate our First Nations people. Ms McPhail told ABC Radio, "For every town, for every place in this country, we have an original name, and it's important to use them as a celebration and to recognise the history and the connection of First People to Country."
With this in mind, I encourage everyone to include Traditional Place names in the address field when sending letters and parcels.
To find Traditional Place names, check the AIATSIS website https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia , Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Councils, or Cultural Centres in your local area.
When sending items you can include a Traditional Place name in either the address you’re sending from, or in the recipient’s address. To ensure that the item will be delivered correctly Australia Post recommends that the Traditional Place name is included below your name or company name, but above the street address.
So, a letter to me at St Kevin’s Primary School would be addressed like this:
Phil Taylor
Awabakal Country
St Kevin’s Primary School
228 Main Rd
CARDIFF NSW 2285
Our thanks to Emme and Cristiano for supporting this important initiative, and helping to generate wider community awareness and acknowledgement of our First Nations people.
Wishing everyone an enjoyable school holiday break during these challenging times. Stay safe.
Nginowa….See you later (Awabakal)
Phil Taylor
Aboriginal Education Teacher
