Why is Tourism of Aboriginal Country and Sites important?

When visiting a place that holds as much significance and importance as the Aboriginal places in this country do, you get a sense of the country’s true origins and the way that this land was founded by one peoples. By visiting these sacred places we are learning about the origins of said places. Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures allows students to develop respect for diversity and understanding of cultural difference.

The inclusion of Indigenous content in classroom teaching has been shown to improve educational outcomes of Indigenous students. It is important for all Australians to understand the essential features of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including our special connection to the land and our commitment to family and community—so we can walk on this land together as friends and equals, so you can share our pride.

-Lidija

If you visit a place that carries as much significance and value as the Aboriginal places in this country do, you get a sense of the true history of the country and how one group created this nation. We are learning about the origins of said places by visiting these sacred places.

Learning about the history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander helps students to gain appreciation for diversity and acknowledging the cultural difference. It has been shown that the use of Aboriginal content in classroom teaching enhances the educational performance of Indigenous students.It is vital for all Australians to understand the essential characteristics of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including our unique relation to the land and our dedication to family and community — so that we can walk together on this land as friends and equals so that you can share our pride.

-Krystheena

It is important to respect the culture and history of all the sites. They all hold great importance for the Aboriginal people and it should not be disturbed at all by other people who have no relation to the historical places. If tourists had a huge interest towards these historical landmarks, they should learn about its importance in Aboriginal culture before going to see the area. If they go see the area, they are to make sure that they are at a safe distance so that there is no contact with the place. The people taking care of these areas should also take up an initiative to fence up the area or keep someone there as supervision, in case young kids come and accidentally damage the area.

-Tahjeeb