Police from across Ipswich District will be participating in NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week celebrations on Monday, July 3.
The Ipswich celebrations will commence with a formal flag raising ceremony at the Yamanto Police Complex on Warwick Road in Yamanto at 10am.
Ipswich Police Liaison Officer Michael Bong said he was thankful to be a part of such celebrations.
“I am so proud to be a Police Liaison Officer and have the opportunity to be part of the official flag raising ceremony to commence the week’s celebrations,” PLO Michael Bong said.
Ipswich District Officer Acting Superintendent Lewis Strohfeldt said he appreciated the opportunity for Ipswich police to participate in the flag raising ceremony.
“It is a significant opportunity for us to reflect and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people,” Acting Superintendent Strohfeldt said.
“We’re honoured to host the flag raising ceremony at Yamanto and acknowledge the contribution of
