SHANNON Noll and Street Warriors will be performing at the Moree Salvation Army tomorrow as part of the Reconciliation Week family fun day.The musicians are travelling with the ‘Quit B Fit’ tour, hosted by Tackling Indigenous Smoking, which promotes awareness of the negative effects of tobacco smoke.
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With 18 local services set to attend, those who want to learn more will have access to the many referral options in the community. Running from 9am to 4pm, the group will be performing from 10.30 to 12.30, and will speak with each stall-runner about the benefits of quitting smoking.
Ex smoker Raymond Dennison from Pius X said there is big smoking problem in the Aboriginal community.
“One of the things is not only to give up, but to keep trying, because it’s hard to kick,” he said. Marion Nelio from Healthwise agreed, and said the third time finally proved lucky for her.
Marion said the Moree Reconciliation Committee were hoping to see around 350 people show up for the day, which will include a jumping castle, face painting, rock art and a tent for Elders. Food will be provided all day, and students from local schools will be reflecting on what reconciliation means to them.
We can't stress how important reconciliation is to future generations.
- Jess Duncan
Reconciliation Committee member Jess Duncan said the group have focused on getting local children involved in the 10 days of events.
“We can't stress how important reconciliation is to future generations,” she said.
The day will be one of the biggest on the Reconciliation Week calendar, with a combined church service and State of Origin screening to follow from 5pm.
“Come, enjoy, share our culture with us, mix in with us,” Marion said.
“See what can be done and see how we can help each other so we can learn from them and they can learn from us.”
