Community News

All campuses of Kurnai College have been categorised by the Department of Education in

 such a way that will result in school closure in the case of a Code Red Fire Danger day. This is a change to the past and families should be aware so that they might prepare when Summer comes back around

Kurnai College Acknowledges our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community – NAIDOC

Unfortunately, our NAIDOC event could not go ahead this week due to COVID but we would like to let you know that we have not forgotten.

What does NAIDOC mean and why do we celebrate this?

NAIDOC means National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee. In celebrating NAIDOC we recognise the history, culture and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Celebrations are held all around Australia.

“Healing Country” is the theme for this year.

The theme calls for stronger measures to recognise , protect and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. “Country is inherent to our identity. It sustains our lives in every aspect – spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially and culturally.” Country is more than place. It is family, kin, ceremony, traditions and language.  “Healing country means resolving many of the outstanding injustices which impact on the lives of Indigenous people.”