Geraldine Atkinson

Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder. President of VAEAI. Co-Chair of NATSIEC.

[Yoorrook Justice Commission @yoorrookjc]

Aunty Geraldine: "The historical colonial practices that were in place at the start of Victoria's #education system have left a long lasting legacy on Koori culture & our social structures...we can see the remnants of these practices in episodes of racism, exclusion...
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[Yoorrook Justice Commission @yoorrookjc]

This afternoon Commissioners are hearing evidence from Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, Lionel Bamblett and Dr Mark Rose from the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc (VAEAI).

#truthtelling #victoria #yoorrook

[National Indigenous Times @nit_times]

Education reforms in Victoria to help enable widespread self-determination https://t.co/u7uPbfDB2c

[Geraldine Atkinson @AuntyGeri]

Much welcomed funding for NATSIEC and First Nations education in the Federal Budget last Tuesday night.

#Budget2024 #IndigenousEducation #Education
https://t.co/CYTuRUdEUW

[Geraldine Atkinson @AuntyGeri]

Honoured to be appointed to the inaugural Elders’ Voice and be able to continue to contribute to our path to Treaty.

@firstpeoplesvic

[First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria @firstpeoplesvic]

Congratulations to the new Elders' Voice standing group ✊🏾

This group of Elders' will provide knowledge, wisdom and cultural authority on our path to Treaty.

[Yoorrook Justice Commission @yoorrookjc]

Yoorrook Deputy Chair Sue-Anne Hunter yarned with the Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation yesterday at a roundtable on injustice related to land, sky and waters.

You can have your say too by making a submission to Yoorrook at https://t.co/pSGuu9kTxa

#firstpeoples #Truthtelling

[Reconciliation Australia @RecAustralia]

WINNERS ANNOUNCED - NARRAGUNNAWALI AWARDS 2023

🏆 Schools Category Winner: Winterfold Primary School, WA

🏆 Early Learning Category Winner: Stirling District Kindergarten, SA

Read More: https://t.co/WwPlUCUT9c

#Reconciliation #Narragunnawali

[Sam Page @spage_ECA]

Delighted to be at the @RecAustralia 2023 Narragunnawali Awards in Canberra tonight, @AuntyGeri says early childhood services are leading the way in reconciliation & have made a big difference to Yr 12 school completion rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 👏

[ulurustatement @ulurustatement]

OUR NEW AD IS LIVE!

You’re the Voice that will make history.

On 14 October, we know we all can stand together with the power to be powerful.

#HistoryIsCalling, so #VoteYes. Are you in? John Farnham is.

#UluruStatement #StayTrue2Uluru #YoureTheVoice #VoteYes

[First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria @firstpeoplesvic]

Assembly Member Aunty Esme recently spoke at the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria event for YES. Here is a video they put together to celebrate the event 🖤💛❤️

[The National Gathering @yes23au]

The Voice is a simple idea to create practical change.

On October 14, let's vote Yes!

#yes23

[The National Gathering @yes23au]

It's on. On October 14, Australians will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to vote Yes to recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the constitution through a Voice.

#yes23

[First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria @firstpeoplesvic]

The Assembly is supporting a YES vote in the upcoming Referendum because we need better ways for our mob to have a say about the decisions that affect us.

[The National Gathering @yes23au]

WATCH LIVE: It's on! Join us in watching the Prime Minister announce the date of the referendum.

Head to https://t.co/vOB3X6Vc7z at 11am Adelaide; 11:30am AEST; 9:30am Perth time

#yes23

[Geraldine Atkinson @AuntyGeri]

It’s time. History is calling.

#Yes23 #VoteYes #HistoryIsCalling #NewProfilePic

[ulurustatement @ulurustatement]

History is Calling. Soon we will have our opportunity to say Yes to the Voice and make a real difference. We’re counting on you all! #VoteYes #VoiceToParliament #HistoryIsCalling

[The National Gathering @yes23au]

Around the world, there are many countries that already have Indigenous recognition.

This year, it will be Australia's turn. Let's write Yes.

#yes23

[Geraldine Atkinson @AuntyGeri]

Fantastic to visit these amazing schools, teachers and students on Noongar Country last week.

#Narragunnawali #NarragunnawaliAwards #Reconciliation

[Reconciliation Australia @RecAustralia]

The next stop for the Narragunnawali Awards 2023 judges was a visit to Kwoorabup Nature School – Noongar Country, Denmark, WA.

Check out the full list of 2023 finalists:
https://t.co/B28f6UFYTw

#Narragunnawali #NarragunnawaliAwards #Reconciliation

[Reconciliation Australia @RecAustralia]

Our judges recently started the journey of visiting finalists in this year’s #NarragunnawaliAwards.

First up was Winterfold Primary School – Noongar Country, Beaconsfield WA.

Check out the full list of finalists:
https://t.co/B28f6UGwJ4

#Narragunnawali #Reconciliation