“Welcome to Saltwater Country. Country is Water, Fire, Earth, Sky, and Heart. It’s not just what we see with our eyes. Country is a keeper of secrets. She shares her secrets if you know how to listen. Country comforts our past and our present. Country holds its spirit, laws, beliefs, knowledge, stories and practices. Country is our Identity and it’s who we are, where we’ve been and where we are going.
We have lived here for tens of thousands of years on the Saltwater Country, which lay along and near the coastlines of Australia. We have a balance with nature and we deeply respect Country. We care for Country and in turn, Country cares for us. Saltwater Country provides healing, energy and strength which enables its people to find peace and health.
As custodians of Country, we have responsibilities and obligations, to care for Country.
These laws are ancient along with our respect and values for Country.
Saltwater Country and its beautiful natural flora and fauna is spiritually attached to its people and can never be disturbed, even if we’re not on Saltwater Country. We have a bond and a belonging to be on Country and to be connected to our creators and ancestors.”
Uncle Graham Toomey
Meet our Indigenous Curatorial Advisors