Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program – Yarning Circle Opening
No.1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) opened a second Yarning Circle to inspire Indigenous cultural awareness amongst staff and recruits at RAAF Base Wagga on 26 July. A Yarning Circle is a meeting place to pass on stories, knowledge and experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture. It is also a peaceful place where everyone’s voice and opinions are respected. The new Yarning Circle will enable more 1RTU personnel to use the space for mentoring, discussions, knowledge exchange and conflict resolution.
Flight Lieutenant Judy Bell, Indigenous Liaison Officer RAAF Base Wagga, takes part in the smoking ceremony
Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Isobel Reid 1 Recruit Training Unit Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Daniel Drinan and Recruit Nathan Joinbee
Able Seaman Braidon Newman takes part in the smoking ceremony
Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program participants perform a traditional dance during the Yarning Circle opening
Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program participants with their artwork during the Yarning Circle Opening
Group Captain Iain Carty (centre), with Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program participants
Group Captain Iain Carty (r) presents 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) with the NAIDOC Unit Award which was accepted by 1RTU Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Daniel Drinan.
