For many thousands of years, ceremonies have taken place on this country. Ceremonies that would welcome people to the country. Coroberies and ceremonies to celebrate the dreamy. In Aboriginal culture, country is more than just a word or a place. It's a feeling. It describes the entirety of the ancestral domains and holds the stories that continue to be told by the traditional custodians of the land. Stories of significance that have been passed down through the generations of Aboriginal people. Stories that continue to be shared to remind us of the rich Aboriginal culture that surrounds us. A better understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture develops an enriched appreciation of Australia's cultural heritage and is essential to the maturity of Australia and is fundamental to the development of an Australian identity. We would like to acknowledge the country and the traditional custodians of the land on which we are meeting today. We pay respect to the elders, past, present and emerging, who guide our spiritual and learning journey and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with us today. Thank you.