The Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual Memorial Oration and Prize took place at the Great Hall of The University of Sydney on Tuesday 23 October 2007.

This years Oration wasbe delivered by Ms Marion Scrymgour MLA, from the Northern Territory Government.

Ms Scrymgour is the first Indigenous woman to be a Minister in any government in Australia. She has an extensive and diverse portfolio including: Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage; Parks and Wildlife; Arts and Museums; Women's Policy; Senior Territorians and Young Territorians.

In 2001, the University of Sydney, in collaboration with the Koori Centre, launched an annual oration by a leading spokesperson within the field of Indigenous and non-Indigenous race relations. The Dr Charles Perkins AO Memorial Oration was established with the full support of the Perkins family and in acknowledgement of his tireless dedication to human rights and social justice for Indigenous Australians.

Dr Charles Perkins AO Memorial Prize was established in 2000 by the Koori Centre. It commemorates the life-long achievements of Dr Perkins, the first Indigenous Australian graduate of The University of Sydney. With the support of the University’s three colleges, the Dr Charles Perkins Children’s Trust and the Koori Centre the prize is awarded to three Indigenous Australian students in their final year of a Bachelor or Honours degree who have achieved outstanding results during their studies.

For further information please contact the Koori Centre:

Phone: (02) 9351 2046
Fax: (02) 9351 6923
Email: koori@koori.usyd.edu.au

To RSVP:

Phone: 02 9036 9278
Email: rsvp@usyd.edu.au