Australia has a rich 65,000-year cultural heritage but our 122 year-old constitution still doesn’t recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The referendum on Saturday 14 October, will ask Australian people to vote on a single question to change the constitution and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a Voice to Parliament. The independent advisory body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will empower them with a stronger voice in shaping their lives and communities.
We invite you to join a free Walking together workshop in October to learn more about the Voice to Parliament and the Uluru Statement from the Heart, so you can make a well-informed decision before the referendum.
These sessions are led by Nicole Laupepa, a proud Gomeroi woman and Jacqui Parker, a non-Indigenous educator. Together they designed the workshop to teach Australians to walk together and understand each other more deeply.
“We use the Uluru statement as a really clear framework to step people through the past and its impact on the present. But what makes the workshops so special is that Nicole opens up her heart and shares her lived experience so generously,” Parker said.
They’ve presented hundreds of workshops around Australia with great feedback from participants.
“People who have taken part have told us that they really gain a sense of confidence in having conversations and being able to unravel the misinformation that's out there and support people in understanding what the Voice is really about,” Laupepa said.
Hear from Walking together facilitators Nicole and Jacqui
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Who should attend these workshops
First Nations and non-Indigenous people interested in learning more about the Voice to Parliament and the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Anyone who wants to know how to turn their support into action.
About the workshop
All workshops are face to face. The Walking together towards reconciliation workshop, uses the Uluru Statement from the Heart as a framework and equips you with solid foundational knowledge.
The free workshops presented by City of Sydney are available in October at Redfern Town Hall and Green Square Library.
Come along to understand why the referendum is a great opportunity to bring all Australians together. Book your ticket now.
Authorised by Clover Moore in Sydney on behalf of Sydney City Council
Published 8 September 2023, updated 19 October 2023
