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PAINTING OF <strong>THE</strong> HOARDINGS FINAL STAGE OF OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION COMPLETED “It is a great way to share the Indigenous history and culture of our region with the non-Indigenous community through this art and we hope it is something that many people can enjoy for years to come.” Earlier this year Darkinjung had the pleasure of announcing the completion of the Painting of the Hoardings project at Terrigal. The project has seen the transformation of the concrete hoardings that line the footpath at Terrigal into a spectacular permanent outdoor Indigenous art exhibition that demonstrates the culturally diverse history of the Central Coast. The final artworks of Stage Two were installed during the first week of February and showcase the fantastic talent of young high school students from Terrigal High School, Erina High School, Gosford High School and Henry Kendall High School. The unveiling of the outdoor art exhibition sees the culmination of a two year partnership between Darkinjung, Gosford City Council and a number of local primary and high schools in the Gosford Local Government Area. Darkinjung Chief Executive Officer Sean Gordon said, “It is very rewarding to see the last piece of this puzzle come to life and to see the final product of years of hard work. “When we commenced this project in mid- 2014 we could never have imagined just how amazing the artwork would be or how much positive feedback we would get from the local community. “The artwork that has been produced, not only by the Indigenous artists for Stage One, but also the high school students in Stage Two is just phenomenal. If you haven’t already been down to see the exhibition, I would highly recommend you make time to do so,” concluded Sean. Darkinjung Chairperson Tina West commended the efforts of everyone involved and commented on the success of the project. “We are very proud of this project and sincerely thank everyone who helped bring it to life. “It is a great way to share the Indigenous history and culture of our region with the non- Indigenous community through this art and we hope it is something that many people can enjoy for years to come,” finished Tina. The Painting of the Hoardings project runs from the roundabout at the corner of Terrigal Drive and Ocean View Drive, along the footpath and into Terrigal. It continues up the hill in front of Crowne Plaza and finishes at the entrance to The Haven. 2
NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS NAIDOC Week is a time for all of us to come together and celebrate the actions and accomplishments, not only of Darkinjung as a Land Council but also the Indigenous community as a whole. NAIDOC Week will be held from Sunday 3 July – Sunday 10 July this year, with Darkinjung hosting a number of activities for our members and local community to enjoy. The theme for NAIDOC Week 2016 is Songlines – The living narrative of our nation and will highlight the importance of Songlines to the existence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Being the oldest living narrative of Indigenous nations, The National NAIDOC Committee has encourages us to explore and celebrate how, through Songlines, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remain connected to Country and have been able to maintain and share sacred stories and ceremonies for tens of thousands of years. As in previous years, Darkinjung will hold a number of events throughout the week including a Golf Day and Family Fun Day which will have plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained. Darkinjung Chief Executive Officer Sean Gordon said, “NAIDOC Week celebrations would have to be one of my favourite times of the year. It’s so great to see everyone come together to acknowledge the contribution Indigenous people make to our community. “Our members play an integral part in the majority of Darkinjung’s projects and this is a great opportunity for us to show our gratitude for this. “We look forward to hosting some fantastic events for everyone to enjoy,” concluded Sean. DARKINJUNG BARKER COLLEGE – OPENS ITS DOORS In continuing with the Land Council’s commitment to ensuring community growth and development, Darkinjung was thrilled to celebrate the opening of Darkinjung Barker College at Yarramalong during January. The recently opened school is an exciting new joint venture with Sydney-based private school Barker College. The new campus will cater for Kindergarten to Year 6 students and is modelled on the successful Gawura School that operates at Central Sydney’s St Andrews Cathedral School in conjunction with the Redfern community. Commenting on the opening of the school, Darkinjung Chairperson Tina West said, “We see the venture as a rare opportunity to directly take steps to close the gap in educational opportunities for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast. “We are so excited to have our very first group of students start their schooling year at the campus in 2016. We are thrilled to be able to offer a new school environment for these 25 Indigenous children and look forward to welcoming even more students in the years to come,” added Tina. Darkinjung will be heavily involved with the new campus, allowing the children to learn about culture and heritage and the importance of cultural identity and being proud of their Aboriginal heritage. “The new campus has provided a significant boost in employment opportunities for our Indigenous community. In addition, our students and staff will enjoy great amenities and benefit from a nurturing, educational and cultural environment,” continued Tina. “We are ecstatic with the number of enrolments for 2016, we hope our new students have a great first year and we look forward to many more wonderful years to come,” Tina concluded. “The new campus will provide a significant boost in employment opportunities for our Indigenous community.” 3
Page 1 and 2: THE MESSENGER Bandimayiya - April 2
Page 3: MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON Welcom
Page 7 and 8: NAIDOC GOLF DAY Come along and join
Page 9 and 10: MY LE,NONET INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
Page 11 and 12: LENDLEASE PARTNERS WITH DARKINJUNG

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