TSIRC Australia Day Awards 2012
MAYOR GELA QUOTES
The Torres Strait Islander culture rests firmly on pride, respect and care for this great land we live on.
On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian.
It is a great honour and privilege that I will present Torres Strait Island Regional Council’s second Australia Day Awards to a group of exceedingly deserving recipients.
I am truly proud to be a Torres Strait Islander knowing that it is people like these that are representing our little slice of Australia.
Australia Day is the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of.
Australia Day celebrations reflect our diverse society and landscape, our remarkable achievements and our bright future.
It also is an opportunity to reflect.
The Australia Day National Network is committed to playing a part in the journey of reconciliation through helping all Australians move forward with a better understanding of the past and how it affects the lives of indigenous Australians today.
At its core, Australia Day is a day driven by communities, and the celebrations held in each.
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