Respect for Country

With deep respect, we acknowledge and honour the Elders of the past who held and passed on the wisdom of 60,000 years of care for the land we live and work on today.

We acknowledge the endeavours of Elders in our time, who demonstrate strength, insight, and tenacity when faced with the intensifying disasters that challenge us all.

We also acknowledge the future leaders, the inheritors of this wisdom, who will carry forward the legacy of care for Country, culture, and people. They are our hope for a future where disasters and violence no longer disproportionally affect First Nations communities, where cultural practices are preserved, and where the deep connection to the land endures.

Through this acknowledgement Gender and Disaster Australia commits to honouring this connection, learning from First Nations wisdom and practice, and working together to address the unique challenges faced by First Nations people at the intersection of gender and disaster.

In unity and respect we stand on unceded Country and acknowledge the importance of centering Indigenous perspectives and voices in our striving towards genuine disaster resilience and gender equity.