Staff were all smiles at the opening of the new yarning circle
Hornsby Hospital connects to country A yarning circle has opened to patients and staff at Hornsby Hospital, recognising the Indigenous communities and connection to the area.
talk. “A yarning circle is one of those key elements of Indigenous culture, where decisions are made collaboratively and through inclusive dialogue,” he said. “The yarning circle compliments the other culturally significant places of recognition that are on campus: from the beautiful artwork in the stairwell in the main building, to the naming of the building, Muru Jannawi (which means take this path with us).” Hornsby Hospital also has artwork installations outside Bungee Bidgel, Sorry Business Area, and the Childhood Community Centre.
The long-awaited opening of the yarning circle was accompanied by a smoking ceremony as staff and guests came together to mark the significance. Designed with Aboriginal elders and the NSLHD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service, the yarning circle is a special feature on the campus, taking in the landscape and enjoys a view of the campus. Hornsby Hospital General Manager Simon Hill said he hoped many people would use the special space to come together and reflect,
Smoking ceremony at the opening
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