NAIDOC WEEK FLAG RAISING & FILM<<Everyone Welcome

Join us for a morning tea to celebrate NAIDOC week. Tea is to be followed by a screening of the film:

Liyarn Ngarn: Aboriginal Documentary film  (64 mins)
In this new documentary, personal stories of injustice against the Yawuru community of the West Kimberly region are recounted by English actor Pete Postlethwaite. These are the stories of Bill Johnson - a friend of Postlethwaite - whose adopted Aboriginal son was allegedly murdered because of his skin colour, and Indigenous leader Patrick Dodson.

The documentary epitomises Dodson's mission over the last thirty years to actualise a lasting and true reconciliation. 

Peter explored the plight of Indigenous Australians after meeting Bill Johnson, an old friend of his, by chance in Perth. Bill and his wife, adopted an Aboriginal child Louis, who died tragically in 1992 after being beaten on his 19th birthday and subsequently denied proper care within the hospital system.

The film follows their journey as they travel from Perth through to Archie Roach’s home country in south-west Victoria providing a journey through outback Australia and the treatment of indigenous Australians. During the journey the documentary explores major turning points in the country’s relationship with Indigenous Australians.

Personal accounts make the film a very powerful documentary, particularly through music from the album “Journey” where Archie Roach re-tells the experiences of Indigenous Australians through his lyrics. Liyran Ngarn demonstrates the need for ongoing reconciliation with Indigenous Australians so that past mistakes will not be repeated.
When: Tuesday 8 July from 10am
Where: ECU South West
RSVP: Not required

FAMILY INFORMATION EVENING<<Everyone Welcome
You and your family are invited to find out more about study at ECU and the support systems in place to help you through, like academic support, scholarships and counselling.
When: Thursday 17 July from 5.30pm
Where: ECU South West
RSVP: Preferred. Book here.

ECU SOUTH WEST ORIENTATION<<Everyone Welcome
Open to everyone, this great day includes activities to help you through your transition to university. If you didn't get the chance to attend this day before, do it now!
When: Tuesday 22 July from 9am
Where: ECU South West
RSVP: Preferred. Book here.

USED BOOK SALE<<Everyone Welcome
If you have books to sell bring them to the cafe and sell them directly to buyers. A great way to get rid of your old books!
When: Thursday 31 July, 12 noon
Where: ECU South West Cafe
RSVP: Not required