Ipswich, known traditionally in the Yagara language as Tulmur, has been home to Aboriginal people since before the beginnings of recorded European arrival. Aboriginal peoples owned, had sovereignty over and cultivated the lands, waters, flora and fauna of Ipswich.
The Indigenous Accord 2020 - 2025 is an agreement between Ipswich City Council and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities of Ipswich on how we will work together towards our common vision.
The Indigenous Soldiers Remembrance and Healing project focuses on Action 1.4.1 in the Indigenous Accord 2020 - 2025. This action item is the culmination of many years of engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and with Indigenous service men and women, past, present and their descendants.
Thank you to those who provided feedback on the projects.
The feedback provided has shaped the concept design of the Ceremonial, Healing and Remembrance Place, click here to view the concept designs.
The feedback provided has shaped the final design of The Indigenous Soldiers Memorial Plinths, click here to view the newly constructed plinths.
The Queens Park location is culturally significant as it was traditionally used by Aboriginal people as a place to meet and resolve interpersonal and inter-clan conflict.
This site is a space in Queens Park dedicated to Indigenous Healing and Remembrance.
Nine Plinths are to be placed in the RSL Garden, located on Nicholas Street. One of these Plinths is to specifically acknowledge the contribution and sacrifice made by Indigenous men and women who served in the Australian Armed Forces.
Locating this memorial with other memorials connects Indigenous service men and women and their descendants to all Australian service men and women past and present.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.
Phone: (07) 3810 6666
Email: communityengagement@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Postal: PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia
