Local language to be included on Eurobodalla Regional Hospital signage
We are progressing to the next step to ensure the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will include local Aboriginal language on selected signage throughout the facility.
This initiative came from early engagement with the Connecting with Country Working Group, an advisory group of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Based on recent advice from local Aboriginal representatives, we’re seeking community input to help guide which words or phrases should be included alongside English words on signage.
A form is being shared through the Local Aboriginal Land Councils to reach the local community and gather their suggestions and ideas. Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members can get a forms from their Local Aboriginal Land Council (Cobowra, Batemans Bay, Bodalla, Merrimans, Mogo, Wagonga) or by emailing HI-eurobodallahospital@nsw.gov.au
The forms need to be returned by Wednesday 17 September, to either their LALC or Health Infrastructure.
All submissions will be reviewed by a group of Aboriginal community representatives in late September. The group will then make a recommendation to the project team on which words and phrases will be included.
This is an important step in ensuring the hospital reflects and respects Aboriginal culture and connection to Country.