The conference, run by National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), was an opportunity to hear and understand the future direction of the CDP program and other NIAA initiatives.
The conference brought together providers from some of the most remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.
“The chance to dialogue with colleagues and feed into government policy was invaluable, especially after a long break in these type of gatherings due to COVID travel restrictions,” said Stuart McGifford.
Professor Tom Calma AO, an Aboriginal Elder from the Kungarakan tribal group and a member of the Iwaidja tribal group, and the Honourable Linda Burney MP, a member of the Wiradjuri Aboriginal nation, were two highlights of a full and interesting schedule.
The forum was graphic recorded by Sarah Cook, from Sarah Cook Creative based in Alice Springs, which captured the key themes and concepts in a visual format, making it accessible, engaging and enhancing comprehension, memory retention, and emotional connection to the content.
Photo above: Stuart McGifford and Sally Langton in front of a three sided tower of some of the graphic recording.
Stuart in front of some of the graphic recording, including of Professor Tom Calma AO.
