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Acknowledgement of Country

At Mediation Institute, we honour the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and gather. 

Acknowledge

We begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our virtual and physical gatherings take place.

I recognise and pay deep respect to their enduring connection to Country—the lands, waters, skies, and communities that sustain us.

I honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their Elders, past, present, and emerging. I commit to listening, learning, and truth-telling as part of our shared journey toward a more just and respectful future.

 Why Acknowledgement Matters

 

Acknowledging Country is an important practice that 

  • Pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the custodians of Country.

  • Recognised their continuous connection to land, waters, culture and community.

  • Encourages reflection,  learning and truth telling.

  • Reminds us of our shared responsibility in reconciliation.

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Explore Country

 

Use the AIATSIS Map to learn more about the Traditional Custodians of the land where you live, work, or study.  

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia is made up of many different and distinct groups, each with their own culture, customs, language and laws. They are the world’s oldest surviving culture; cultures that continue to be expressed in dynamic and contemporary ways.” AIATIS Website

Visit the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Website

AIATSIS Map
Visit AIATIS to explore the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia

Understanding Reconciliation

Link: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/what-is-reconciliation/

National Reconciliation Week

 

Link: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

 

Truth Telling and Cultural Safety

 

Link: https://healingfoundation.org.au/resources/

Link: Lowitja Library – Lowitja Institute

 

 

Cultural Safety and Respect

Cultural safety is the ongoing practice of creating environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel respected, heard, and safe to be themselves.

It requires awareness of power, privilege, bias, and the historical context that shapes current experiences.

At Mediation Institute, we strive to embed cultural safety across our teaching, practice, and interactions.

Our Commitment

Mediation Institute is committed to fostering respect, equality, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

Acknowledging Country is one step in our broader commitment to reconciliation—one that asks us to listen with openness, learn with humility, and act with integrity.

We invite all who engage with us to deepen their learning, explore the resources above, and take part in building a more connected and respectful Australia.

 

Additional Resources

 

Continue the Journey of Learning and Respect

 

Explore these resources or connect with first nations guides in your communities to learn more about reconciliation and culturally safe practice. 

Visit Reconciliation Australia – www.reconciliation.org.au

 

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