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When you hopped out of bed this morning, on January 26, did you pause to consider the land on which you stand?

For many, January 26 is a difficult time. On this day, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters are feeling many emotions and are hurting, grieving, mourning, and commemorating survival. And today, we have a chance to stand with them, on the land we live, acknowledging the true history of this land.

Imagine if today - January 26, 2020 - Facebook feeds around the country were filled with photos and public statements acknowledging Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and what this day means to them.

What a powerful statement it would be! A generation making a peaceful stand, on the very day when Australians reflect on their national identity more than any other.

Today, we all have an opportunity to make that stand, by sharing where we stand on January 26 and using our Facebook feed for good.

How do I take my photo?

We encourage you to take off your shoes and head outside to take a photo of your feet on the land you live on. If you're using your phone to take the photo, landscape orientation will work best (though you'll also be able to rotate it before posting). If you want you can also take a photo with a few people, and share it together. Then, write your acknowledgment of country (or use the one we provide), add it to this website then share it on your social media.

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Shannon R.
Brisbane, QLD
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Fran P.
Canberra
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Elise C.
Belmore, NSW
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Bediagal people, the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand, and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Robyn D.
Narara
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Alex J.
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Boonwarrung nation on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Ross C.
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Wodi Wodi people, on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Judy A.
“It’s a lovely day in Canberra. But long before I stood in this place and listened with joy to the magpies singing, this was the land of the Ngunnawal people, and for them today is one of mourning, invasion and survival. I share their sorrow, and am grateful for the opportunity to spend this day on their land. I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand, and pay my respects to their Elders – past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Byron S.
Gadigal country (Sydney)
“This is Gadigal land, stolen land, land long beloved by God and I acknowledge those who have lived here and cared for this place since time immemorial, paying my respects to their Elders of all generations. I recognise today as a day of invasion, mourning and survival. And I march with the growing thousands upon thousands who seek solidarity, truth and justice. May my heart be changed and may God #ChangeTheHeart of us all.”
Michelle T.
Sunshine Coast
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Gubbi Gubbi, on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Sean D.
Canberra
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
John A.
“I live on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai first peoples. I stand with my indigenous brothers and sisters. It’s long overdue, but never too late, to acknowledge and make redress for the great injustices inflicted upon our First Nations people. It’s time for truth-telling, understanding the dark history and reality of colonisation and, as a Nation, we should prioritise Reconciliation. We need to acknowledge the deep physical, cultural and spiritual connections our indigenous brothers and sister have to the land, sea, air and Country and to listen and learn from their voices. Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Ella S.
Brisbane, QLD
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Yuggera people, on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Suzy C.
Victoria
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation I pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Di B.
Sydney
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Nicole W.
Thornlie, Perth
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Rodney H.
Brisbane
“I acknowledge the the Jagera and Turrbal people on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia. I acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, no treaty was signed and it always was and always will be Aboriginal land.”
Zinta H.
Brisbane
“Today, on Australia Day which is a difficult day for our Traditional Custodians on whose land we all stand – I want to first and foremost pay my respects to the Yugerra and Turrbal people (of the land now known as Brisbane) their Elders past, present and future.🖤💛❤ Even though we also celebrate what being Australian means to our family who were warmly welcomed to this land as refugees after WWII – we stand in solidarity with the Traditional Custodians of this Great Land who mourn today as a day of invasion and survival. #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Lyndal S.
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, my family acknowledges the Traditional Custodians on whose land we stand and pay our respects to the Elders past, present, and future. We stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Keira J.
Melbourne
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Woiworung on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Miranda M.
Perth, WA
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Chris H.
Melbourne
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Phoebe Z.
Adelaide, SA
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Kaurna people, Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Dennis R.
Perth, Western Australia
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Wajuk people of the Nyungar nation, the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Sarah B.
Lake Macquarie, NSW
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Awabakal people, on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”