Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Little Athletics NSW acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, on which we walk, run, jump, throw, and roll. We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders throughout Australia, past, present, and emerging.
To develop your understanding further on Welcomes to Country vs Acknowledgements of Country and why both are so important, please refer to this resource supplied by Reconciliation Australia.
Little Athletics NSW encourages centres to develop their own Acknowledgement of Country, which can be used for any special events you may be hosting or for your centre’s email signature.
Find an Acknowledgement of Country template at the link below, however be sure to research the Country your centre is located on and the name of the Traditional Custodians of this land, to fill in the gaps on the template - the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and Map of Indigenous Australia by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies are good places to start your research.
Athletics Australia have worked with Reconciliation Australia to both develop and deliver an Athletics Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Although the RAP has been developed at a national level, it is the intention that all Athletics stakeholders are able to adopt the plan and help to deliver the initiatives at their level. Access the full document below.
If your centre would like to incorporate some Yulunga Traditional Indigenous Games into your centre’s program or warm up, find a wide range of these games and activities on the Sport Australia website HERE.
Raise the Bar Academy
What is Raise the Bar Academy?
Athletics Australia and the University of Melbourne come together to host the Raise the Bar Academy. RTBA is a pathway Academy for Australian Indigenous secondary school students (Years 11 and 12) who aspire to participate in athletics and study at university.
As a senior Indigenous secondary school student…What’s in it for me?
– Be inspired by peers just like you
– Meet new friends
– Learn from some of Australia’s best athletes who are excelling in all areas of their lives, not just in the sports arena – Get on track to start the school year right
– Find out how to pursue University education at Australia’s leading academic and research institution, The University of Melbourne
– Train with the best in athletics
The Raise the Bar Academy will give you a great start to the school year by supporting you in your efforts to ‘Raise the Bar’ in every aspect of your life. This residential camp will help you elevate your ambitions to pursue a university degree and continue participating in athletics.
The FREE program, including air travel, ground transfers, accommodation and meals, consists of a five-day summer residence camp at the University of Melbourne, VIC.