Meet Tamiera. A proud young Ngemba artist. Her art, featured on our Reconciliation Action Plan, carries the fire. It's vision. It's strength. It's self-determination. Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the fearless change-makers. Building their future. Strong in culture. More info on our journey here 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4lKBv7j (fb)

NAIDOC Week reminds us to listen to and celebrate First Nations voices. Books and maps can open your eyes to new perspectives. Here are a few places to start your learning journey: 📚 Learn from books Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy & Lisa Kennedy – a beautiful way for younger readers to understand this important custom. Somebody's Land: Welcome to our Country by Adam Goodes & Ellie Laing, illustrated by Blak Douglas, makes you think about who the land really belonged to, in a kind way. 🗺️ Study the map Ever seen the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia? It's a vital reminder that this land was never 'empty' – it was, and is, home to diverse peoples. Find it here - https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4ezuZ0K 💻 Learning is a journey we can all take, step by step. Picking up a book or looking at a map is a powerful way to begin or continue. Let's listen, learn and build a future together. ❤️💛🖤 (fb)