Wellbeing & Disability  Inclusion

National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day 2022

'My Dreaming, My Future'

4th August 2022 

National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day has been celebrated on the 4th of August for more than 30 years. It’s a special time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to celebrate our children, and for all Australians to learn about our cultures.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are born into stories of their family, culture, and Country. They carry with them the songlines of their ancestors and culture, passed down by generations. Their Dreaming is part of our history, while their futures are their own to shape.  

The importance of a child’s ancestorial connections, connectiveness to country and creation of their own futures and stories are highlighted by the following comments by staff attached to SNAICC (The national voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children).  

“Every child is born into a story. That story comes from their family's history and ancestral connections. The Dreaming. That child must then shape that story into their own. Through created opportunities, whilst finding their place within family, community, and in society. Their Future.” 

“My dreaming, my future is circular and endless, interconnected in the hearts and souls of my ancestors. My story and songlines are me, it is ancestors, my country and all that I belong to, and the future of my children and their children until eternity.” 

This Children’s Day, we ask our college community to question

• what does Dreaming mean to you?
• learn how you interpret Dreaming into your lives and identity
• hear what our children’s aspirations are for the future.