Manager of Communications and Engagement Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Unit at Aboriginal Affairs NSW: Ngiyani dhaay yaliwunga (We have always been here)
?????? Nominations for the Blue Plaques program are now open! The Blue Plaques program celebrates and shares the stories of people and events that have shaped NSW. It aims to raise awareness and appreciation of our shared cultural heritage by placing blue plaques at sites across NSW that have a strong connection to noteworthy individuals or moments in history. Recognised First Nations individuals so far: Pearl Mary Gibbs | Blue Plaques (nsw.gov.au) Emma Jane Callaghan | Blue Plaques (nsw.gov.au) Dr Charles Perkins | Blue Plaques (nsw.gov.au) If you know a person, group, or event from the past that deserves to be recognised, nominate them today. To be eligible, nominations must: ? Relate to a person, group, or event that has made a lasting impact on a community in NSW or NSW as a whole ? Be appropriate, sensitive and engaging to a wide audience ? Relate to a person or people who passed away more than 20 years ago, or an event which occurred more than 20 years ago ? Have a location in NSW for the blue plaque that is publicly accessible and has a direct connection to the person, group, or event. For the first time, you can also vote for the People’s Choice blue plaque from a shortlist of nominations that just missed out in previous rounds. Help shine a light on our history, visit the Have Your Say website to nominate and vote now. Nominations close Sunday 30 June 2024. https://lnkd.in/g6cjfbF2
