Midgee, a Wiradjuri term meaning lightning bolt, is a club for students with an interest in First Nations cultures, languages and heritage. Each term, Trinity Catholic College, Goulburn, students participate in a Midgee Tucker Day where special guests are invited to speak about their experiences. In Term 2, members of the NSW Police Force were invited to attend.

Members of the local Hume District Police Force met with senior students. Our guests included Superintendent Chris Schilt, Commander of the Hume District Police Force; Inspector Matthew Hinton, Officer in Charge, Goulburn District; and Constable Chloe Brown, Goulburn Police Station. They spoke with students about the current unrest in the United States and around the world, and the ramifications in Australia.

The presentation provided a great opportunity for positive student interaction with the local Police. For most students, it was their first encounter with the NSW Police and many felt that it was a real ‘ice-breaker’. The event was a great success with students asking engaging questions. An Aboriginal student raised the question around the arrest of Aboriginal youth and students later commented that they had found Inspector Hinton’s response particularly insightful.

Inspector Hinton complimented the students on their awareness, confidence and empathy.

Several students enjoyed the presentation, so much so that they were considering joining the NSW Police when they complete their education.