Armidale Regional Council grant brings memorial recognising of unmarked Aboriginal graves

Council Administrator Dr Ian Tiley said Council supports the Gayinyaga Aboriginal Advisory Committee in its efforts to construct the monument at Armidale Cemetery.

“There are a range of reasons why a grave may be unmarked. The cost of headstones has long been significant in preventing families from marking the final resting place of their loved ones,” said Dr Tiley.

“Sadly, the absence of an identifiable burial site can be the cause of ongoing hurt – for individuals, families and community.”