The move to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution made its presence felt in Gunnedah on October 11, with a visit to Winanga-Li.
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Representatives of the Recognise movement visited the Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre as part of a national tour.
Gunnedah is one of the latest towns to be included in the tour known as “the Journey”.
Described as “an epic relay across our country building momentum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our constitution”, the journey has already covered more than 34,000 kilometres.
In Gunnedah, Winanga-Li held a family day including arts and crafts, a barbecue lunch and a discussion with Recognise representatives.
Australia is due to have a referendum on Indigenous recognition in the constitution in 2017.
The country had been expected to vote on the changes at the federal election in 2013, but an early election put an end to the plan.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has spoken publicly in support of the campaign:
“Our constitution reflects an Australia where Aboriginal people – the original inhabitants of the land – were not just second citizens, they were not citizens at all,” Mr Turnbull said.
“Visit recognise.org.au to show your support to have Aboriginals and Torres Islanders recognised in our constitution, and make the constitution even more Australian.”
