July 2002

Celebration of cultural diversity

A Broadmeadows Health Service festival has honoured NAIDOC awareness day as part of its continuing commitment to cultural and workplace diversity.

‘Broadmeadows Health services a rich and culturally diverse community,’ said Broadmeadows Health Service General Manager Maree Cuddihy.

‘The aim of the festivities was for us to forge closer ties with our community.

‘It offered us the opportunity to recognise and appreciate the richness of indigenous Australian’s culture and community in an environment that allowed staff, patients and the local community to come together to learn about and appreciate each other.’

‘The Northern Health Board is committed to introducing community consultative initiatives that ensure our community has an opportunity to participate in our health services, ‘ said Northern Health’s Chief Executive Officer Dr Andrew Perrignon.

Artwork from the Koorie Heritage Trust was on display, guests sampled bush tucker and festival entertainment included music and story-telling as well as traditional dancing.