Humans have known the therapeutic value of reconnecting with nature and the earth for thousands and thousands of years, writes Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, as he reflects on the celebrations of National Aboriginal and Islanders Day held on Sunday 1 August 2021.

NAIDOC Week is this year themed “Heal Country!”, which calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites, and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. Aboriginal Sunday Mass will be held at Embleton Parish at 11am on 12 July.