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Cultural program for NAIDOC Week
Every year, RESQ+ partners with Bidjara Elders and the broader community to curate a vibrant arts and cultural program for NAIDOC Week.
The 2022 Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! theme came to life through various cultural celebrations, comedy acts, art competitions, fashion parades, exhibitions, marches and more across South West and Central West Queensland. Around 160 Charleville and Cunnamulla community members attended two evenings of charismatic cultural storytelling, performances and comedy by internationally touring entertainer Sean Choolburra.
Elderly residents were also treated to Sean’s cultural comedy, dancing and didgeridoo at the Charleville RSL.
Regional Community Development Manager Sue Bylett said Sean took the time to chat with every audience member after his show.
“He made everyone at the RSL feel special.”
The shows were produced in partnership with RESQ+, the Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation of Health (CACH), Charleville Police and Healthy Ageing.
The popular NAIDOC Art Competition was expanded this year with 80 entries received from across both Charleville and Mitchell regions.
Sue Bylett said students from kindergarten to high school submitted artwork along with community members and RESQ+ participants.
“There was some brilliant artwork, and I’m excited to see next year’s entries,” said Sue.
RESQ+ aims to hold events that have an impact and drive education and understanding to community members about NAIDOC and what it means.
Cultural stories take many shapes for NAIDOC
Indigenous art exhibition opening
RESQ+ participant Dean McKellar shared his story through artwork as an exhibition opening in the Quilpie Shire Gallery. Record numbers attended this free event.
Cultural art, cuisine and fashion at Blackall
The community joined RESQ+ in celebrating NAIDOC at an afternoon tea with yarning, artwork and Red Ridge the Label fashion. Everyone loved learning about how local artwork and clothing are made.
Learning Indigenous history on Country
Quilpie locals enjoyed a day of cultural yarning and Indigenous history with Mardigan Elder Uncle Alex Jacobs, followed by a Baldy Top Climb and barbeque.
Native garden seeds for Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School
RESQ+ provided Longreach primary students with native garden seeds and supplies to support students’ learning about native foods and cultural dishes.
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