dry.net.au/ acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work, and remember. Across Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have cared for Country — its lands, waters, skies, and stories — for tens of thousands of years.
We recognise that many cemeteries, memorials, and sacred sites exist on lands of deep cultural and spiritual significance to First Nations peoples. These places are part of a much older continuum of remembrance, ceremony, and connection that long predates European settlement.
We acknowledge that colonisation brought profound disruption, dispossession, and loss to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and that its impacts continue to be felt today.
As a mark of respect, we honour the resilience, living cultures, and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples. We commit to listening, learning, and working towards truth, respect, and reconciliation — ensuring that the stories we share and the places we visit are approached with care, dignity, and cultural awareness.