4. Local identity

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When public spaces are diverse, they:

  • are different in their own way
  • connect people from diverse cultures.

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Public spaces can have lots of history.

This helps make them special.

The history of public spaces can be:

A building in a public space.

  • physical, like the buildings or environment in the public space

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  • other things, like the true histories and memories of that public space.

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Country is diverse, so public spaces are all different.

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Public spaces should respect local Aboriginal:

  • stories
  • languages
  • place names
  • true histories
  • memories.

An Aboriginal person practicing a cultural activity.

Our public spaces should have spaces to:

  • embrace Aboriginal culture
  • share Aboriginal stories.

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We should look after what makes our public spaces special.

This will help to protect them in the future.

We can support local artists to:

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  • work with the community

An artist making an artwork.

  • share local stories.