Connecting to Country

​​We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands within the Commonwealth of Australia, including the Worimi people of Port Stephens and the Great Lakes region of New South Wales. We value traditional knowledge and the continuing cultural and spiritual connections to country. We thank all elders who hold and pass on knowledge that connects us to our beautiful lands, seas and waterways, enhances the quality of life in our communities and sustains our natural environment for the prosperity of our great nation, The Commonwealth of Australia.