Infinity Community Solutions

Mabo Day marks the final day of National Reconciliation Week. Today, we recognise the significant impact Eddie Koiki Mabo has had on Native Title and the history of this country.
On 3 June, we acknowledge the High Court decision that overturned the colonial doctrine of terra nullius and paved the way for the legal recognition of the traditional land rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Throughout Reconciliation Week we invited our staff across ICS to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of what Reconciliation and days like Mabo Day mean. It is an opportunity to recognise the strength, resilience, and enduring connection of First Nations peoples to land, culture, and community and to consider how we continue to listen, learn, and walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our work. For our staff, this reflection goes beyond meeting standards of care. It is about acknowledging the lasting impacts of colonisation and child removal on First Nation’s people and provides an opportunity to consider how each of us can contribute to healing.

Reconciliation isn’t just a moment. It’s a daily practice. Through the choices we make, the conversations we have, and the way we show up, each of us can live this commitment in our everyday work.

Owning our story takes courage. Meeting ourselves with compassion allows healing, growth and rebuilding to begin, one brave step at a time.

National Sorry Day is a time to learn about and acknowledge the history and impacts of the Stolen Generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families due to past government policies.
It also marks the significance of the National Apology delivered in 2008 by Kevin Rudd, recognising the profound harm caused and the ongoing impacts felt today. National Sorry Day encourages all Australians to understand this history, listen to First Nations voices, and reflect on how learning from the past supports healing and reconciliation.

At Infinity, this day reinforces our commitment to ensuring family always comes first when working with children and young people who are not able to live safely with their parents. We recognise the importance of connection to family, culture and community, and the role this plays in healing, wellbeing and reconciliation, for today and into the future.

The 1967 Referendum reminded Australia that recognition and human rights matter. While it was only one step, it demonstrated the power of collective action and the need to continue working toward justice, respect and reconciliation.

Respect is something we actively choose. When we bring it into every interaction, no matter how small, we help create spaces where people feel valued, heard and safe.

We were honoured to attend the 2026 KWY Aboriginal Corporation Summit in Adelaide, a profound gathering that celebrated community led support, connection and excellence.
The KWY FOCUS Awards (Flame of Change Unifying Support) recognised outstanding individuals and organisations making a meaningful difference across the domestic and family violence, child protection, homelessness and disability sectors. We extend our congratulations to all award recipients, whose dedication and leadership continue to strengthen families, communities and services across these critical areas.
We are especially proud to acknowledge Amy Pumpa, recipient of the ICS sponsored Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in the Child Protection Sector Award, recognising her commitment and impact within the child protection sector.
Staff who attended the summit shared that it was a powerful opportunity to listen, learn and reflect alongside community leaders and changemakers, an experience that was both inspiring and deeply meaningful.

Trauma is never chosen. Healing, when and if it’s possible, is about reclaiming choice, agency and hope. At your own pace, in your own way.

Our values matter most in challenging moments. By protecting safety and dignity, we stay grounded in what matters, even when the work is complex.