THE Murrook Cultural Centre at Williamtown was visited last week by the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, where the Minister met with Indigenous groups and organisations.

The Minister heard from the Worimi people how they have been managing Covid-19 and supporting the community during this time.

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The Minister presented the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council Elders with an Aboriginal flag.

Hon Ken Wyatt said, “The Commonwealth now holds the copyright for the Indigenous flag; it belongs to everyone; no one can take it away.”

The Minister was joined by the Federal Liberal candidate for Paterson Brooke Vitnell, who said the Minister’s visit meant a great deal to the community.

Ms Vitnell told News Of The Area, “The flag is a symbol that can now be celebrated and shared by all Australians – growing in strength and meaning for generations to come.”

The Minister also thanked staff for their work protecting people through Covid-19 and encouraging people to get vaccinated.

Aboriginal Elders present believe that this may be the first time a federal Minister for Indigenous Australians has ever visited the Paterson electorate.

By Marian SAMPSON