Tracks to Reconciliation is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture held in National Reconciliation Week. It is a joint initiative brought to you by:
Story Walk: Say Yes by Jennifer Castles
Wednesday 27 May – Thursday 3 June 2021 | Kippax
Do you enjoy walking? Do you enjoy reading? How about both at the same time?
Take a very special walking-reading adventure for National Reconciliation Week with the partners of Tracks to Reconciliation. Grab the whole family and come on our latest Story Walk featuring Say Yes by Jennifer Castles.
Starting from the YMCA Holt Early Learning Centre, follow this story of friendship, fairness and a vote for hope along the marked walking route. Find all the stops so you don't miss any part of the story or the wonderfully detailed illustrations by Paul Seden,
Download the map (589MB PDF) or pick one up from Kippax Library.
Free activity | No bookings required
Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this story contains images and names of people who have passed away.
About Tracks to Reconciliation
About the book: Say Yes
Copyright Allen & Unwin, 2017
This is a story about friendship, unfairness and a vote for hope. A story of how the historic 1967 Referendum played out in the everyday lives of two young girls. They did everything together. As they got older they weren’t allowed to do the same things anymore. Because they looked different. Because of the law. They came together to change the law... and the Australian people said YES.
About the author: Jennifer Castles
Jennifer Castles grew up in Adelaide. She began her working life as an actor, lived overseas for some years and now calls Melbourne home.
Her first book was a collaboration with her father about the trial and death of Ned Kelly and since then she has had three picture books published. She now works as a submissions editor and ghostwriter, and continues to write stories of her own.
About the illustrator: Paul Seden
Paul Seden is descended from the Wuthathi and Muralag people of North Queensland. He grew up in Darwin and he loves to draw and tell stories
His books include Kick With My Left Foot (illustrated by Karen Briggs) and Crabbing with Dad, and his short story My Shadow, illustrated by Karen Briggs, was included in The Hush Treasure Book.
Location of each stop
This walk is a self-guided activity and is approximately 660m from Stop 1 to Stop 11 and back to YMCA Holt Early Learning Centre.
Stop 1
Grassy area in front of YMCA Holt Early Learning Centre. It’s 35m to Stop 2.
Stop 2
Corner of footpath between Early Learning Centre & neighbouring units. It’s 40m to Stop 3.
Stop 3
Middle of footpath between Early Learning Centre & neighbouring units. It’s 40m to Stop 4.
Stop 4
Footpath next to Club Lime & Sculptures Store. It’s 70m to Stop 5.
Colourful squiggly archway at the back corner of Kippax Library. It’s 55m to Stop 6.
Front of Kippax Library. It’s 30m to Stop 7.
Stop 7
Kippax Shops Playground. It’s 140m to Stop 8.
Stop 8
Hardwick Cres pedestrian crossing, opposite Kippax Uniting Church. It’s 60m to Stop 9.
Stop 9
Front of Kippax Uniting Church. It’s 50m to Stop 10.
Stop 10
Footpath next to back carpark of Kippax Uniting Church. It’s 30m to Stop 11.
Front of West Belconnen Child & Family Centre. It’s 110m back to Stop 1.
Important event/activity details
- This is a free self-guided activity
- No bookings required
- Please wear covered footwear and dress to the conditions
- It is recommended that you bring along a hat, water, and sunscreen on a sunny day or rug up in your winter gear as the weather gets colder.
- The Story Walk is a COVID Safe activity. Please do not participate in this activity if you are unwell or have recently returned from overseas or a designated COVID-19 hotspot.