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PUBLISHED ON: 27.09.2016

Country Needs People - Supporter Voices

On Sunday, 18th September, my husband Merv and I had the very great pleasure to take two American visitors Hoang and Vivian Ngofrom San Diego, to the Mossman Gorge National Park in Far North Queensland. We were very, very impressed to see the indigenous people caring for this Park - quite a difference to our visits in 1983 and 2011, and working in the Cafeteria, Gift Shop and Admissions Office. As well we took a grea tinterest in the Training facility that is provided here and also noticed that care and pride in the local community as we commuted up to the Gorge Entrance. We took the time to compliment some of the workers who have been working here since given the opportunity only a few short years ago. It is about time we recognise these people are a very important part of our heritage and history so that our youngest citizens gain a sense of pride and love for our great country.

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Country Needs People is a national not-for-profit organisation born from the support of hundreds of Traditional Owners around the country.

We pay our respects to all the First Nations people around Australia and their unbroken commitment to keep Country strong on land and sea. We acknowledge Indigenous partners, Traditional Owners, Elders past, present and emerging and extend our appreciation of their support and guidance of our daily work.

ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.