With the business of Christmas and New years celebrations behind - TopicsExpress



          

With the business of Christmas and New years celebrations behind us, the tragic events of Martin Place and the resulting #illridewithyou campaign already seem a distant memory. On the 21/12/14 Hepburn Shire decided to show support for those whos lives were affected and for honest difference and diversity within our own community. We understand that due to the timing, many were unable to make it. We were however, well represented by business, local emergency services, the shire and of course members of our big hearted community. Special thanks to Sissy Austin who opened the event acknowledging the traditional owners of the land and also delivered a powerfully poignant message. Thanks also to our Mayor Kate Redwood for her great support and another beautiful message. Australia Day is just around the corner and what better a time to stop and reflect on where we are headed and who we are as a community. We are each branches of the same tree and I am grateful for the freedoms we have to celebrate difference in this country. I am also aware that through our words and actions, as individuals, we all have the option to choose to empower, dis-empower or simply disengage and not take part in these freedoms. I, personally am so happy and proud to be a part of a community that unites in love and stands shoulder to shoulder with those marginalized through race, gender, poverty, ill health or circumstance. Its been said that you cant fight hatred with hate or in fact win wars with sentiments of love alone, but when together the branches of one tree decide to unite and flourish what a powerful and enduring legacy it leaves. Photo Credits and special thanks to Karen Brothers (amazing shots).
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 03:19:33 +0000

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