Leading With Story: Capturing the 2025 Central Coast Reconciliation Gathering
At Ripple Narratives, we believe storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to connect, to heal, and to move forward together. In May 2025, we had the honour of documenting one such story—one that pulsed with culture, strength, and unity at the Central Coast Reconciliation Gathering.
This wasn’t just another job. It was personal.
A Moment of Pride, A March of Meaning
The day began at Coast Shelter, where community gathered, feet ready, hearts full, to walk through Gosford and into Polytec Stadium (also known as Industree Group Stadium). For me, it was a proud and deeply emotional moment to lead the march with my children by my side.
To walk through the heart of my hometown, carrying culture, history, and future all at once, it’s hard to describe the feeling. But that’s why we do what we do. To capture these moments. To honour them. To share them.
More Than an Event, A Living Story
Reconciliation isn’t a one-day affair. It’s a process. It’s truth-telling. It’s choosing to show up.
At the stadium, the march turned into a powerful cultural celebration. There was music. Dance. Language. Story. My children and I danced proudly with Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi (GNL), surrounded by Elders, artists, community leaders, and allies.
It wasn’t a performance—it was participation. It was belonging.
Who Was Involved
This event was the result of incredible collaboration. We acknowledge and thank:
Coast Shelter – organisers of the march
Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi (GNL)
Central Coast Council
This was community in its truest form, interwoven, inclusive, and strong.
Why It Matters to Us
At Ripple Narratives, we don’t just take photos. We preserve legacies. We tell human stories that resonate across generations. We work with integrity and deep respect, especially when documenting First Nations people, places, and experiences.
This is not a side offering for us. It’s the heart of what we do.
What We Walked Away With
That leading with your children teaches legacy in real time
That dancing on Country with community is medicine
That documenting truth—visually and respectfully—is one of the greatest privileges we have
That people want to connect with these stories—deeply
And for those discovering Ripple Narratives for the first time: this is who we are. This is what we care about.
If you're a community organisation, a cultural initiative, or someone looking to document your story with care and authenticity—we're ready when you are.
