Hurstville Museum & Gallery
27/05/2024 - 03/06/2024

Hands are a symbol of connection. Come along during Reconciliation Week 2024 and participate in our mural!
 
With this activity we want to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
 
Trace around your hand or use the template, decorate it and/or leave a message and hang it for everyone to see in our Snapshot Gallery. After the 3 June 2024, the mural will be hanging in our art class for a full year, for everyone to get inspired and reflect.
 
Georges River Council acknowledges the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation. They have been caring for the land, water, and sky around the Georges River area for thousands of years.
 
Council values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community. We appreciate their culture and traditional knowledge that they bring to our community.
 
We pay our respect to the older people who were here before and the ones who are here now. We also show respect to all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live, work, and meet on this land.
 
In the past, some government decisions caused a lot of pain and problems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These effects have lasted a long time and affected different generations. Racism has also made these problems worse, leading to poor and unfair health and job outcomes.
 
We understand that local Councils can play a positive role in the healing process. We also recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know what is best for their communities. We will listen and learn from our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee. Together, we will work to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Georges River area.

Georges River Area has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee and they provide a vital link between Council and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

27 May to 3 June 2024

Time

During Hurstville Museum & Gallery opening hours, 10am -4pm Tuesday to Friday, 10am -4pm Saturdays and 2-5pm Sundays.

Age

All welcome

Cost

Free

For more information 

Hurstville Museum & Gallery is committed to providing inclusive services and program. If you require additional assistance please contact us via phone (0293306240) and museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Please note: Attendance at our events may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or videos. These images may be used by Georges River Council and Hurstville Museum & Gallery in their publications, social media, council’s website or newspaper. Please notify staff if you do not wish to be filmed.

Please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444 or museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au