Dan Andrews Instagram – Twenty years ago, Michael Long set off on his first historic walk to Canberra.
He’d had enough of the injustice that First Nations people faced.
And he wanted change.
He walked almost one million steps before he had a meeting with the Prime Minister.
And with each one of those steps – he gained more and more supporters across the nation.
Every year since, he’s relived that journey – walking with hundreds of Victorians as part of the Dreamtime at the ‘G match.
And now, he needs us more than ever.
He’s walking to Canberra again, in support of the Voice to Parliament.
And today he kicked off that journey from Melbourne.
But this time it’s not just the support of the Government he needs.
It’s all of ours.
As a country, we’ve spent too long telling Aboriginal Australians what’s best for them – instead of listening to what’s needed.
It hasn’t worked.
Now we’ve got a chance to listen, and make a difference.
As Michael makes his journey, we’ll make ours too.
Right beside him. | Posted on 27/Aug/2023 14:01:14
