I acknowledge the Bundjalung land of the Arakwal people, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which I work, live, and connect. I pay my deepest respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. I honour the wisdom, resilience, and vital role of mothers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, who have nurtured and sustained their families and culture across generations. May their strength, spirit and connection to Country continue to inspire and guide us all.