I acknowledge and deeply honour the enduring connection to culture, language, and identity, and pay respect to Elders— thosewho have come before us, those who walk alongside us today, and those yet to come. It is through their resilience, courage, and strength that we, as First Nations people, continue to keep our culture alive, maintaining unbreakable connections to the lands, waters, skies, and communities that sustain and inspire us. I The First Peoples of Australia as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, live, create and collaborate.