Interactive Ngarrindjeri signage unveiled at local hospital
During NAIDOC week celebrations the local health network revealed a new interactive artwork at the Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital.
New interactive Ngarrindjeri signage was unveiled at the Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, during NAIDOC week celebrations.
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) were proud to acknowledge the hospital's location on the traditional lands of the Ngarrindjeri peoples.
A large totem pole at the hospital’s entrance and 15 plaques have been installed throughout the hospital.
The signage features Ngarrindjeri words and phrases, english translations, and a QR code linked to a video with the Ngarrindjeri pronunciation, voiced by wonderful RMCLHN Ngarrindjeri staff members.
The project aims to create a more culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal staff and consumers by celebrating and showcasing traditional language.
It also aims to educate non-Aboriginal staff, consumers and community about the Ngarrindjeri language.
RMCLHN thanked Ngarrindjeri Elder and language teacher, Aunty Pauline Walker, who has supported the project.
