Central Coast business E-Bisglobal celebrated NAIDOC Week on 17 August at its Tuggerah head office, unveiling a new mural.
With this year’s NAIDOC theme being Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!, an area outside the office was set up with both the Australian and Aboriginal flags in flight and a stage for presentations and dance.
The event kicked off with E-Bisglobal CEO, Sean Havard, welcoming guests and providing a brief background on the company’s Aboriginal heritage, the procurement services it provides to government and public business sectors and its partnership with Bara Barang Corporation.
Tim Selwyn from Girri Girra Aboriginal Experiences performed the Acknowledgment to Country and Smoking Ceremony, providing an explanation of the significance of the ritual and singing a moving Aboriginal song.
Aboriginal dance group, Thikkabilla Vibrations, staged several performances with clapping sticks and dance that told stories of traditional practices on a stark black background of the hidden mural.
Andrew Malloch and Chris Thew from Bara Barang Corporation spoke about the services Bara Barang provides to Aboriginal youth on the Central Coast, including training and employment opportunities.
They spoke about the partnership with E-Bisglobal.
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) CEO, Deb Barwick, spoke about how partnerships with members are important and how events like this were important to bring people together.
She then unveiled the new 4m mural, displayed on the wall of the E-Bisglobal building.
Names Whales Country, the bright, vibrant, and meaningful piece was painted by Kyle Waters, who has joined E-Bisglobal as a trainee graphic designer through its partnership with Bara Barang Corporation.
Member for Wyong, David Harris, and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, both spoke on the day.
They highlighted the region’s large Aboriginal youth population and how businesses are embracing our Aboriginal heritage across the Coast with a strong sense of pride.
Following the formalities a bush tucker barbecue was served, offering everything from kangaroo to buffalo, emu and barramundi.
Source:
Media release, Aug 20
E-Bisglobal
