Improving Health & Education Outcomes for Indigenous Australians
Senator the Hon. Malarndirri McCarthy, now Minister for Indigenous Australians, delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking speech at the second Venerable Mary Aikenhead Oration.
The evening began with refreshments, so guests could mingle with friends and meet new colleagues.
Richard Haddock, Chair of Trustees of MAM, opened the evening by welcoming the Senator and other guests which included those present in the room and those joining online. Prayer followed, introduced by Gary Humphrys and led by Marita Winters. Then an Acknowledgement of Country was delivered by Poppy Nicholson, a student from St Vincent’s College, Potts Point.
During her Oration Senator McCarthy shared about the challenges faced by First Nations people living in the Northern Territory and how as a Member of Parliament she is helping to make a difference to their health and education outcomes.
It was an engaging and thought-provoking presentation enjoyed by all.
