When the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags are on display at your centre it demonstrates to families and community members that you celebrate and respect the cultures of Australia’s First Nations Peoples. It is significantly important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to see the Flags on display and in the correct precedence because they can see that their culture is recognised, respected and celebrated and is a recognition of ‘our’ identity.
The Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flags were designed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists to represent all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag were designed in the 1970s and 1990s respectively and are proudly displayed around Australia today.