This year’s winner of the Annette Sloane Indigenous Youth of the Year award is the Parkes Public School Little Goanna Dancers.
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The youngsters – proudly coached by Lionel Lovett – were presented the award during Parkes NAIDOC celebrations on Saturday at the Bushman Hill Indigenous Precinct.
The Annette Sloane Indigenous Youth of the Year award has been established to celebrate and acknowledge the contribution made by Annette Sloane to the Wiradjuri community, particularly the youth of the Wiradjuri community.
Annette was born and spent her childhood in Condobolin, and was the first Aboriginal student to receive her Year 10 Certificate.
She always wanted to be a nurse but unfortunately was unable to do this as opportunities just weren’t there.
Annette moved to Parkes with her family and was concerned for the youth of the Wiradjuri community.
She believed in nurturing skills that would instil a sense of pride and confidence in them.
She opened her home to them and taught them many useful skills, particularly sewing for the girls.
Annette’s philosophy is summed up in her husband Kevin’s words: “Annette was always there, always supporting always loving and nurturing, not only her own family but everyone she came in contact with”.
The award is proudly sponsored by the ANZ Bank and Lachlan Reconciliation Group.
