Acknowledgement of Country

I respectfully acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live, work, and offer care to mothers and babies.

I pay my deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

With a heart full of gratitude, I honour the wisdom of this Country – the land, the waters, the skies, and all that sustains life. I recognise the enduring connection the Bunurong people have to this sacred earth, and to the long lineage of birthing women, mothers, and caregivers who have walked before me.

May I continue to learn to walk gently on this land and honour its gifts and sacred knowledge , guided by the strength and wisdom of those who came before me and whom are present to guide me in this present day.