The group of 14 leaders were hosted by community based First Nations non profit community group, Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation, for a unique cultural learning and engagement experience on Gadigal Wangal Country in Redfern.
Aunty Donna and Jacob Saunders were the group’s guides through a day of activities starting at The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence for a boxing session with local youth, under its Clean Slate Without Prejudice program.
The group then did a walking tour of Redfern during which Aunty Donna yarned on the historical and contemporary significance of the area followed by an afternoon of learning and reflection.
Transdev Australia and New Zealand CEO Brian Brennan said it was enlightening to learn more about Redfern’s history for Indigenous activism and self-determination and to hear powerful and raw personal stories.
“Thanks to Tribal Warrior, they really did show us the ropes and open our eyes and ears to extremely powerful stories and local history,” Mr Brennan said.
“It was a deadly experience. I found it fun, exciting, confronting and sad but it drove my desire do more on our own journey.
“Transdev looks forward to making more progress on our reconciliation journey through our actions and commitments via our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).”
Transdev Chief Operations Officer and Reconciliation Executive Sponsor Peter Lensink said Transdev’s RAP teams were looking forward to continuing our journey.
“There is always more to learn and opportunities to deepen our connections with local First Nations culture and how we support them for a better Australia,” Mr Lensink said.
