CDC NSW reaffirmed its commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples by hosting the annual NAIDOC Week celebration at its Foundry Road depot on Friday 3 July.
The event reflected CDC NSW’s ongoing commitment to building respectful relationships, promoting cultural understanding, and creating meaningful opportunities to engage with First Nations communities, recognising its role as a leading transport provider in fostering understanding and respect across both its workforce and the communities it serves.
The Foundry Road NAIDOC Week event brought together staff and members of the local Aboriginal community in a celebration of culture, connection and shared learning.
CDC NSW welcomed representatives from local community groups including Baabayn Mums & Bubs, Yarning Crescent and Muru Mittigar Native Plant Nursery, who showcased and sold culturally significant items, providing staff with the opportunity to support local Indigenous enterprises and learn more about their cultural meaning.
The event also featured performances from Aboriginal children’s dance group Yangakay, who shared stories of their culture and history through traditional dance and encouraged audience participation. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in a range of interactive activities, including contributing to a collaborative artwork and participating in face painting that reflected Aboriginal cultural meaning.
CDC NSW CEO, Joshua Peacock said, “At CDC NSW, reconciliation is about building genuine relationships with the communities we serve. Events like this give us the opportunity to listen, learn and celebrate culture together, strengthening the connections that help us better support our people, our customers and our communities.”
CDC NSW supports NAIDOC and First Nations culture and continues to develop partnerships with First Nations organisations to help advance reconciliation.
