Tradition: Kayla Baksh, Lily Maher-Baksh, Shamanah Maher, Elder Uncle Tom Baksh and Nathan Bourke at the Smoking Ceremony.
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Nicola Ceccato
Goulburn Valley Health celebrated NAIDOC Week with a morning tea on Wednesday, July 5 as organised by GV Health’s Aboriginal liaison officers.
The day started with a Smoking Ceremony led by Elder Uncle Tom Baksh and Nathan Bourke followed by a Welcome to Country and a special dance performance by Wulumbarra dancers.
After speeches were made, staff and visitors enjoyed a morning tea.
Check out some of the pictures taken by the News’ Nicola Ceccato.
Movement: Wulumbarra dancers performing.
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Nicola Ceccato
Taking hold: Nathan Bourke works on the fire during the Smoking Ceremony.
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Nicola Ceccato
Friendship: Leanne Sangster and Ami Pathak celebrating NAIDOC Week at GV Health.
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Nicola Ceccato
Celebrating together: Toni Mason, Josh Freeman, Uncle Tom Baksh, Matt Sharp, Cynthia Scott, Sally Belcher, Mark Anselmi, Kayla Baksh, Shamanah Maher, Lily Maher-Baksh and Nathan Bourke.
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Nicola Ceccato
Group shot: Leah Lindera-Morrison, Javier Torres, Cynthia Scott, Aunty Lyn Maher and Uncle Tom Baksh.
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Nicola Ceccato
Smile: Donna Rumbiolo, Eric Egan and Leeandra Aitken.
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Celebrating together: Toni Mason, Josh Freeman, Elder Uncle Tom Baksh, Matt Sharp, Cynthia Scott, Sally Belcher, Mark Anselmi, Kayla Baksh, Shamanah Maher, Lily Maher-Baksh and Nathan Bourke.
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Nicola Ceccato
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Big smiles: Carmel Fasano and Sue Williams from Rumbalara and Michelle Atkinson from Djirra.
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Group shot: Leah Lindera-Morrison, Javier Torres, Cynthia Scott, Elder Aunty Lyn Maher and Elder Uncle Tom Baksh.
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Nicola Ceccato
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Billowing: Nathan Bourke works on the fire during the Smoking Ceremony.
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Nicola Ceccato
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Continuing the tradition: Kayla Baksh, Lily Maher-Baksh, Shamanah Maher, Elder Uncle Tom Baksh and Nathan Bourke at the Smoking Ceremony.
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Nicola Ceccato
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Speech: Aboriginal liaison officer Cynthia Scott addresses the crowd with Elder Uncle Tom Baksh at the Smoking Ceremony.
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Celebrating together: Toni Mason, Sharon Jones, Erica Bells, Michelle Atkinson and Cynthia Scott.
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Nicola Ceccato
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Dance: Wulumbarra dancers performed during NAIDOC Week.
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Nicola Ceccato
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Team: Sukriti Gera, Dale-Maree Hopper and Jacqui Napolitano represented the Public Health Unit at the event.
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In attendance: Amy Bryce and Samara Mackay at the NAIDOC Week morning tea.
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Expression of self: Nathan Bourke during the Wulumbarra dance piece.
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Cultural roots: Wulumbarra dancers celebrate NAIDOC Week with a special performance.
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Nicola Ceccato
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Day to celebrate: Di Giddens and Sophie Winmar enjoy the NAIDOC Week morning tea.
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Conversations: Aaron Chambers, Josh Freeman and Felicia Dean having a chat at the morning tea.
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Connection to Country: Kayla Baksh alongside her fellow Wulumbarra dancers.
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Nicola Ceccato
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Friendship: Leanne Sangster and Ami Pathak celebrating NAIDOC Week at GV Health.
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Nicola Ceccato
