The capital city of Australia, Canberra stands on the traditional lands of the Ngambri and Ngunnawal people. The Ngunnawal language refers to the area as Ngambri, meaning “meeting place” or “cleared space.” The significance of this name reflects the historical importance of the region as a gathering place for Indigenous communities.

We acknowledge and respect the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we will meet and pay respect to Elders, past, present and emerging.