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- Thursday 18 June 2015 at 12:00 pm
The Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll will stop at the Healesville Library as the final leg of its annual roadshow exhibition.
Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, launched the exhibition on behalf of the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Natalie Hutchins.
The Honour Roll formally recognises Aboriginal people who have made an important contribution to their community, and to Victoria. So far it has recognised 64 people for their wide range of achievements.
Five of those already inducted have strong connections to the Healesville area, including William Barak, Simon Wonga, Hyllus Maris, Winnie Quagliotti, and Dorothy Peters who also spoke at the launch.
Ms Symes said the life stories of the inductees are an inspiration and she encouraged people living in the Healesville area to visit the library to learn more.
Nominations for this year’s Honour Roll are open until 30 June and Ms Symes urged everyone to consider nominating other inspirational Aboriginal people.
The Honour Roll, which has a permanent home in the Victorian Parliament, will be on display until 25 June.
Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes
“The 64 inductees on the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll have dedicated much of their lives to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people in Victoria. They are an inspiration to us all.”
“We all know there are many more Aboriginal people in Victoria who have made significant contributions to the community, so I urge you to put forward someone you know before nominations close.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Natalie Hutchins
“The Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll plays a vital part in sharing the wonderful achievements of Aboriginal Victorians with communities across the state.”
“I would encourage any local resident who knows of someone’s outstanding contribution to consider nominating them.”