Issue 8 SJC News 2021

2021 marks the 20^th year of Reconciliation Week and the theme this year is ‘More than a Word’.

The time has come for all Australians to now take real and meaningful steps towards the process of reconciliation, deep listening and healing. We are challenging all members of the St Joseph’s community to make a commitment this year to take real actions to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture and issues. To connect with our local Wathaurong community. To follow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, activists, artists and storytellers. To support causes that advance reconciliation and aim to close the gap on educational and health outcomes. This year, St Joseph’s has planned many events during Reconciliation Week including our fundraising film night at Reading Cinemas in Waurn Ponds on Monday 31 May, 6.30pm, where we will be screening High Ground and raising funds for the Opening the Doors Foundation. The Opening the Doors Foundation is an Aboriginal-led community organisation supporting educational opportunities for Aboriginal children. The Foundation enables Aboriginal students to participate fully and equally in education, and supports their families to make their own choices about their children’s future. The Foundation believes that consistent support and self-determination are key to raising dreams and aspirations of the next generation. 

Due to the Government announcement regarding a 7 day lockdown in Victoria, our High Ground Movie Night has been postponed. We will advise of an alternative date once we know more about when restrictions will allow us to hold it. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket - we are still hoping to be able to screen this for you all! Stay tuned

HIGH GROUND MA15+

Set against the stunning landscapes of 1930s Arnhem Land, HIGH GROUND chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara - the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other's trust, but when the truths of Travis' past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted.