Minister for Indigenous Australians says 2024’s ‘courageous, inspiring’ winners embody the theme of ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’
The Naidoc awards, held each July, recognise the contributions of First Nations people in their communities and celebrate Indigenous excellence.The Naidoc awards, held each July, recognise the contributions of First Nations people in their communities and celebrate Indigenous excellence.The achievements of 10 Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people have been recognised at the 2024 Naidoc awards, including one woman’s lifetime of advocating for the health of her people.
Aunty Dulcie Flowers has spent her life advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health, and has received the nationallifetime achievement award in recognition of her accomplishments. The Torres Strait Islander woman started her career in health as a registered nurse, and later helped establish the Aboriginal medical centre in Redfern.
Through her work with the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders , Flowers played a pivotal role in the 1967 referendum campaign, which advocated for First Nations people to be counted in the census and to be considered part of the Australian population.“This year’s theme, ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, is fitting for all the winners. You are courageous, you are inspiring, and you are brilliant,” she said.
She has successfully lobbied for changes to Victorian laws to include a recognition of connection of culture and community as critical to the best interests of Indigenous children, and requiring cultural support plans for First Nations kids in out-of-home care.Caring for country and culture award: Alick Tipoti
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