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Life Without Barriers staff celebrated the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples during #NAIDOCWeek ❤️💛🖤 Stay tuned next week for our #NAIDOC2024 wrap-up story! ID: 1. A group of staff and attendees smile at the camera at the TAIHS NAIDOC event. 2. A group of staff wearing NAIDOC t-shirts stand together, holding up a cardboard cut-out decorated with handprints. 3. Staff at the 2024 NAIDOC Awards Ceremony. 4. Jessica Mauboy performing at the NAIDOC Awards Ceremony. 5. A large group of staff gather for a group selfie at the Awabakal Community NAIDOC March. 6. Phi Theodoros stands next to the Kaurna words activity at the Life Without Barriers stall. 7. A child engaging in an activity at a Life Without Barriers stall. 8. Two staff members at the Rosewood Family Day. 9. A group of people we support at the NAIDOC Week Storytime at Launceston Library. 10. Narelle Demeris, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts and Nicole Hassall at the FW (Future Women) NAIDOC event. #BlakLoudProud #ThisIsNAIDOC #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderPeoples #Aboriginal #AboriginalAustralia #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslander #AboriginalCulture #FirstNations

Long-time friends Warren and Jermaine explore their shared cultural heritage. https://ow.ly/IHEv50SoPci ID: 1. Warren and Jermaine at a community event, smiling at the camera. 2. Warren and Jermaine stand either side of a kangaroo statue. 3. Warren and Jermaine with another individual, standing in front of a road sign. 4. Warren and Jermaine stand in the crowd at a local sporting event. 5. Warren and Jermaine sitting in camp chairs under a tree. #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud #SupportedIndependentLiving #Disability

"Spirt, determination, love, strength, unity, culture - so many things to reflect on from yesterday. We continue our celebrations across the week, supporting other organisations as they create moments to celebrate the incredible contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to the identity of this nation." Claire Robbs at the launch of #NAIDOCWeek! #NAIDOC2024 #BlakLoudProud #ThisIsNAIDOC ❤️💛🖤

Life Without Barriers has joined NAIDOC Week celebrations across the Country and have already taken part in some incredible events. For our team in Newcastle, the day began with staff joining the Awabakal Community NAIDOC March from Civic Park to the Foreshore. Later, we gathered for a special Life Without Barriers' event at our Head Office with Aunty Theresa and the Winanga-y Dreaming dance group. "My aim and hope from today was to show non-indigenous people what NAIDOC Week truly is a celebration of Culture. I was watching the audience in the room, they were listening to Aunty Theresa with the Welcome to Country and her truth telling, and tapping their feet and doing a little dance and shimmy in their seats as Winanga-y Dreaming performed, I realised we were 'Keeping The Fire Burning today'." Sherilee McManus, Director Engagement and Outcomes. ID: 1. Life Without Barriers staff gather in a large group at the Awabakal Community NAIDOC March. 2. Staff walking in the march. 3. Aunty Theresa delivering a Welcome to Country. 4. The Winanga-y Dreaming dance group kneeling on the floor with their backs to the camera. 5. The Winanga-y Dreaming dance group perform in white body paint. 6. The Winanga-y Dreaming dance group kneeling on the floor, holding boomerangs. 7. Paula Head speaks to the audience from behind a podium. 8. Lo and Grant perform their song 'We are fire.' 9. Mark Leigh speaks to the audience from behind a podium. 10. Close-up of NAIDOC Week cupcakes. #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud #AboriginalAustralia #AboriginalCulture #AwabakalLand

NAIDOC Week celebrates the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that continues to shape our nation and is an opportunity to come together to truly celebrate the best of what First Peoples culture offers this country. ‘Keep the Fire Burning: Blak, Loud and Proud,' is a vibrant and energetic theme celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity. Explore the history and significance of NAIDOC Week here: https://ow.ly/Qj3850SueN3 ID: The 2024 National NAIDOC Week Poster. Text: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. 7-14 July, 2024. The Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag sit beneath the text. NAIDOC Week - logo. #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud #ThisIsNAIDOC #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderPeoples #Aboriginal #AboriginalAustralia #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslander #AboriginalCulture #FirstNations

"I choose to work in the immigration space to support new migrants settling in Australia to be able to understand the support and the resources available in the community." Hear from Kim, Program Manager, as she reflects on her experience as a refugee and reveals what inspired her to join Life Without Barriers' National Immigration Support Services team. Learn more about our supports here: https://ow.ly/tqyP50SpK9f Video: Kim answers questions about her role as a Case Coordinator and her lived experience as a refugee, which appear as text on the screen. This video has captions and sound. #RefugeeStories #RefugeeExperience #AsylumSeekerSupport #Refugee #AsylumSeekers #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeServices

❤️💛🖤NAIDOC Week is fast approaching and it’s time to get ready to be part of the nationwide celebrations and reflect on the important contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year's theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud,' invites all Australians to appreciate the incredible beauty and importance of the culture of Australia’s First peoples. How will you celebrate #NAIDOCWeek? 💙💚🤍🖤 Join Life Without Barriers at NAIDOC events happening in your community: https://ow.ly/zjtl50SueG7 ID: Staff at the Life Without Barriers stall at the Townsville 2023 NAIDOC event.#NAIDOC2024 #BlakLoudProud #ThisIsNAIDOC

"The first time I went I was nervous to stay in there. Then seeing people there that I like, the place getting nice.” Mimari enjoys adventures and relaxing on her mini holidays with Life Without Barriers’ short-term accommodation. https://ow.ly/WGzG50SpK7u ID: 1. Mimari stands on a viewing platform at the waterfall, smiling at the camera. 2. The waterfall Mimari visited. 3. The town Mimari visited during her day trip. 4. The cake Mimari baked in a bowl. #Respite #ShortTermAccommodation #Disability #DisabilitySupport

Looking for an event where you can connect with Life Without Barriers and learn more about our services? This July, join us at events like the Rosewood Community Family Fun Day in Queensland or join one of our webinars to learn more about our services and keep an eye out for our NAIDOC Week events! Get all the details here: https://ow.ly/mGLn50SqynH ID: Two staff members at the Life Without Barriers stall at Valley Fest. #LifeWithoutBarriers #FosterCare #DisabilityServices #Webinars #CommunityConnection