Tag: 26 january

“January 26 is a day many First Nations people brace for.” Chad Lofthouse, Director – National Aboriginal Practice & Partnerships shares his personal reflections, and calls on all Australians to be courageous allies and embrace anti-racism.

The marking of 26 January is an important date in Australia’s history, but, celebrating the arrival of the First Fleet conjures feelings of both pride and pain: there is so much to celebrate about Australia – but for many, “Australia Day” is a difficult day for mourning.