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“NAIDOC Week is about recognising and acknowledging our elders, Aboriginal community organisations, Aboriginal employees within these organisations, and all of the public figures that represent us.” - Uncle Keith For proud Yaegl man and Victoria Police Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO) Uncle Keith Randall, NAIDOC Week is not only about celebrating his elders and honouring their traditions - it’s also an opportunity to encourage others to learn about Aboriginal culture. Growing up on Ulgundahi Island in Northern New South Wales, Uncle Keith spent his childhood along the river with his family and elders. Those days were spent learning how to hunt and gather food, as well as spending time in the bush – experiences he now passes on to the participants of programs including the Rowing on the River and the Aboriginal Cultural Experience program (ACE). This year, Uncle Keith will spend NAIDOC Week attending events with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait communi...

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