NAIDOC Week
As I've been moving through this week, it's been wonderful to experience many thought-provoking and inspiring stories, songs, comedy, debates and teachings from our Aboriginal sisters and brothers for #NAIDOCWeek!
Such soulful, creative, challenging and urgent topics expressed across a range of areas including culture, health, the arts, education and tourism, to mention a few. Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud is our theme for 2024 and I'm excited to share that our #Swaggingoncountry fire will again be burning brightly as our Swagging On Country season commences in the #pilbara #westernaustralia in a week's time.
This is our third season of welcoming organisations to experience the richness and wisdom of traditional Aboriginal culture under the stars in our stunning northwest, and we're excited that it's again sold out with new companies joining over the next 3 months. We're starting a few weeks later than usual, sadly due to the passing of one of beloved elders. This season is in her honour and we trust she will be with us in spirit, this time from the other side. It's a great credit to the now five generations living Stewart Family that they've courageously carried on with all the Swagging plans knowing it's what Mum wants.
And talks are developing about launching a second Swagging On Country location next year, so if you've been thinking about taking your team for an Aboriginal immersion experience that is truly transformational, ticks the boxes of #leadership #esg #psychologicalsafety #sustainability, #diversity #inclusion and #joy then please feel free to reach out and learn more about Swagging On Country 2025.
Reflecting on insightful NAIDOC Week moments this year, I'm reminded of the richness of this celebration.
I was admiring the breadth and wisdom of the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, and found myself smiling at the wheel listening to former midwife and stand up comic Janty Blair promising that if you go to see her set and need to deliver your baby during the show, she's your woman!
Humility and humour…a great combination! What’s some of your standout NAIDOC Week experiences this year?
See you Swagging On Country for some #oceanicwellbeing!
All the best
Geraldine XO