25/01/2026
January 26th is a mixed day for our multicultural country, known by many names including Day of Mourning, Invasion Day, Survival Day and Australia Day.
As someone working professionally in the trauma space, I would like to acknowledge the profound loss and trauma experienced by Indigenous Australians since the First Fleet's arrival in 1788.
May we continue to work together towards making restoration for the harm done, growing in unity as a multicultural community, and celebrating the wonderful things about our country and the relative safety and freedoms we currently have.
While there is always more work to do towards healing, understanding and supporting differences, and fostering freedom, equality and safety for all Australians, may we also celebrate what is going well, and the love and connections we have with family and friends.
So whether today is a day of profound grief for you, or a day of celebration, may it be meaningful, and I hope you have loved ones with you. But if you are feeling alone or isolated, and in need of some emotional support, please reach out the caring people who are waiting to connect with you over the phone, and be with you, supporting you today:
13 YARN on 13 92 76
Lifeline on 13 11 14
