Hundreds of students from 29 schools will walk with the community as part of Shellharbour City’s annual Reconciliation Flag Walk on Monday 30 May. 

Aboriginal Elders, civic leaders and schoolchildren will each play a part in the special flag exchange to mark the event. 

The walk will begin at 10am at Pelican View Reserve and travel along the shared footpath adjacent to Picnic Island, under Windang Bridge to the large carpark on Reddall Parade. 

A civic ceremony will be held from 10.45am. Students will then be encouraged to have a yarn with an Elder over a free BBQ lunch.   

This year’s theme ‘Be Brave. Make Change’ is a challenge to all Australians to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.

Shellharbour City Council Mayor Chris Homer said everyone had a part to play in reconciliation. 

“Working towards a reconciled community and country involves being brave, speaking up, and making changes in our daily lives – where we work, live and socialise,” Mayor Homer said.  

“Our city’s Aboriginal history extends for thousands of years. Recognising, honouring and protecting the history and Aboriginal culture of Shellharbour is an integral part of strengthening connection to the place we call home, and to one another. 

"I encourage everyone to join us in the walk and ceremony, as well as take time to learn and reflect on what reconciliation means and how we can make change in the journey to reconciliation.”

To learn more about Reconciliation Week and how you can get involved visit https://www.reconciliation.org.au/ 
 

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