The legacy of Charlie Perkins

"We have to be changing things for ourselves and our community."

Rachel Perkins reflects on her father's legacy and explains the significance of the Charles Perkins Oration, alongside previous orators.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the University of Sydney’s Dr. Charles Perkins Oration and Prize, a significant annual event that celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while exploring the current state of race relations in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this video contains images and voices of people who have died.

For more information about the Dr Charles Perkins Oration, visit sydney.edu.au/charles-perkins-oration

The University of Sydney is proud to acknowledge the ABC as the Host Broadcaster for the 20th anniversary of the Dr Charles Perkins Oration event.

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