Flags fly for NAIDOC Week
THE Warwick Police Station paused to celebrate and commemorate NAIDOC Week yesterday with a small flag raising ceremony.
The occasion was witnessed by local elders and members of the indigenous community, emergency service personnel, councillors, Mayor Tracie Dobie, Member for Southern Downs Lawrence Springborg and interested others.
Officer-in-charge Jamie Deacon said the event was something Warwick police did annually to kick off NAIDOC Week.
"This ceremony happens at most police stations right across Queensland today," he said.
A Welcome to Country was given by Delphine Charles and Vicky Gow spoke on the theme of this year's NAIDOC Week, Our Languages Matter.
Warwick police liason officer Mandy Barr said the week was a celebration of indigenous culture and heritage.
"We are the first people and NAIDOC Week is a chance to let everyone know about our culture," she said.
"It's a very important week for us and there are a lot of activities planned."
