The National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice held a conversation in Ballarat on the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the Referendum, Voice, Treaty, Truth, reconciliation, racism, and allyship, with Thomas Mayo, Sheree Lowe, Deb Lowah Clark, and Professor Andrew Gunstone.
Thomas Mayo is a Kaurareg Aboriginal, and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man. He is the National Assistant Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia and an award-winning author of seven best-selling books. His latest book will be released on 3 September 2024 – Always was, Always will be: The campaign for Justice and Recognition continues.
Sheree Lowe is a Gunditjmara, Peek Whurrong, Djab Whurrung, Kirrae Whurrung woman, born and raised and continues to live in Ballarat on Wadawurrung lands. She is a Member for the South West Region of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.
Deb Lowah Clark is a proud Meriam woman with ancestral and family ties to Mer Island and Moa Island in the Torres Straits. Born in regional Victoria, Deb, by qualification, is an educator who works in educational leadership.
Professor Andrew Gunstone is Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Reconciliation at Federation University, where he established and leads the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice. He is also Co-Chair Reconciliation Victoria and a member of the Ballaarat Reconciliation Action Network.