A formal flag-raising ceremony was held this morning at Yamanto Police Complex, Ipswich, to recognise National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week 2018.
Police, PLOs, Elders, dignitaries and members of the community came together to honour the contributions of Aboriginal women and Torres Strait Islander women in celebration of this year’s NAIDOC Week theme: ‘Because of her, we can!’
Aunty Lily Davidson offered the Welcome to Country, and Aunty Ruth Moffatt gave the NAIDOC Week speech.
Both Aunty Lily and Aunty Ruth emphasised the vital role of strong women in their lives and upbringing, and how they themselves strove continually to be guides and role models to younger generations in their own work and community relationships.
State Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard MP addressed the crowd and paid tribute to the achievements of women in local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups.
Ipswich District Officer Superintendent Brian Huxley praised the work of the
