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Young Health Service Recognises NAIDOC Week
Staff from Young Health Service will recognise NAIDOC Week (2 to 9 July) with events to celebrate the history, culture and achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, on Monday July 3.
This year’s theme, For Our Elders celebrates the essential role Elders have played - and continue to play – in sharing their knowledge, experience, and guidance for future generations.
Elders are significant role models for community, across local, state and national levels, encouraging truth telling, respect, recognition and equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
The Young Health Service invite the community, Elders and Aunty Jean's Participants to attend their NAIDOC week celebrations this Monday July 3, including:
- 11am – Smoking Ceremony outside Young Hospital.
- 11:30am – Didgeridoo playing by Len Connolly Outside the Young Hospital.
- 11:45am – Didgeridoo playing within the Medical Ward for patients and families and staff.
- 12pm – Didgeridoo at Mercy Care Centre for residents, community, and staff.
- 12:15pm – Light lunch served in Community Conference Room at Young Hospital.