Yvonne Wheldon, Deputy Chair of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council Black Parliament 2023

A Warm welcome to country was delivered by Yvonne Weldon, reminding all at the 2023 Black Parliament event that it is important to understand the land we are on and those that have come before us.
"As you connect, learn and share today, tomorrow and beyond, know that what we provide, part of this legislation but it also long before it was created, it's important to remember how many of them that have gone before us. There are so many impacts on our lives and so many factors that can change the walks of life for all of us, no matter what walks of life we do come from.
We all need to support each other to bring out hidden heartaches` to share, and bringing us all in strength together. The road traveled alone is the longest, hardest road there is. We don't need to do it on our own. I will join you and you can join me. The greatest gift you can ever give someone is your time. And so many of you in this room have given endlessly."