Cultural teaching grounds young people in who they are.

Identity isn’t an add-on — it’s the foundation for wellbeing and leadership. Today we honour Elders and cultural leaders whose knowledge anchors young people in story, language and belonging. On Country, under open skies, voices carry the lessons that shape a lifetime: who we are, where we come from, who we belong to and how we walk forward.

When we lead with culture, our young people stand taller.

Cultural teaching doesn’t just preserve the past. It gives young people a strong centre from which to explore opportunity, navigate systems and lead with integrity.

When culture leads, health and confidence follow.

We see it in the way young people step up to share a song line, translate a phrase for a friend, or explain the meaning of a ceremony with pride.

These are the moments that ripple outward — into school, sport, health, work and community life.

When identity is secure, everything else becomes possible.

We pay respect to the Elders and cultural leaders who make this real, every day. Thank you for guiding our future.

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When you donate, you help Elders continue the cultural teaching that shapes confidence, belonging and wellbeing. Your support strengthens identity — the foundation young people carry into every world they walk through.