We held our inaugural Summit with generous support from the Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability, and the University of Melbourne. The Summit brought together 176 delegates from across community, research, training, front-line delivery and policy areas, who are working to strengthen resilience, innovation and aspiration in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Honour and the act of honouring were a strong focus of the presentations and storytelling – honouring diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s culture and community, voices and knowledge, and innovative programs and practices that respect and celebrate the experiences and strengths of families and children. Delegate Summit highlights included making new connections, yarning and being in the presence of Elders:

So much empowerment came from this Summit for me as a younger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. This reminded me why it’s important to be part of this movement, assisting in brighter futures for our mob.