Acknowledgement of Country

I acknowledge that I live, work and drive on Kaurna Yerta, the lands of the Kaurna people. I pay my respects to Elders past and present and to the young people who will carry culture, knowledge and leadership into the future.

As someone who grew up around Australian cars, I also recognise that many of the names we celebrate — Monaro, Torana, Maloo, Camira — were taken from Aboriginal languages. These words carried meaning long before they were badges on steel. Today, the original language groups behind some of these names have been displaced or lost, while the cars themselves have become icons of Australian motoring culture.

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The Monaro and Torana are legends of Bathurst — machines that shaped generations of car people — yet their names originated from cultures far older and far deeper than any race record. I acknowledge this truth with respect and without claiming it.

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As an educator, counsellor, father, and community member, I recognise the responsibility I hold in working alongside Aboriginal young people — the Elders, leaders and knowledge-holders of the future. My commitment is to walk with respect, to listen first, and to ensure my work honours the Country and cultures that make this place what it is.​​​​​​​​​​​​