SMHS Aboriginal Health polos

The SMHS Aborignal Health polo features a different design to our standard SMHS uniform items. This design has been intentionally chosen by the SMHS Aboriginal Health Strategy team as part of our commitment to supporting Aboriginal businesses and promoting Aboriginal health and wellbeing across the health service.

The polos are available to all staff across SMHS who wish to wear them in support of Aboriginal health.

POLO STORY

Wurung (Branches) is all about connection, resilience, and the legacy of our people.

At the centre is a tree, its roots representing our ancestors and their strength, grounding us in culture and history. The branches stretching upwards reflect the next generation, a symbol of growth, renewal, and the continuation of our story.

The footsteps leading to the tree remind us of the paths our Elders have walked. They’ve paved the way with their wisdom, resilience, and determination, creating opportunities for us to follow. Scattered across the design are symbols of our beautiful country - mountains, rocks, waterholes, and camps - showcasing the diversity of our tribes and the connection we all share with the land. The animal tracks tie in the wildlife that walks alongside us, reminding us of the importance of caring for all of the country.

The flowing lines signify the strong connections between our people and the land - it’s a bond that runs deep and holds us together. Corroboree symbols are woven throughout, celebrating the resilience, strength, and cultural pride that have been carried forward through generations. They show the ways we come together to honour our Elders and their enduring legacy.

This piece is a tribute to the roots planted by our Elders and ancestors - the foundations they’ve built and the paths they’ve paved for the next generation to flourish. It’s their strength, wisdom, and leadership that continue to guide us and inspire us to walk proudly in their footsteps.

Price per unit

Polo                      $49.50

Try booking fee    $    .50

Total for Polo       $50.00

Online store ordering date

Open:        Monday 20th April         8am

Close:        Wednesday 20th May    8pm

ONLINE ORDER DELVERY DATE

 Approximatley Monday 6th July.

Please note: Online store ordering dates are subject to manufacturing and delivery timeframes. The ordering date listed above is an estimate based on advice provided by the supplier.

Any profit generated from orders is allocated to the SMHS Aboriginal Health Strategy special account. Funds from this account are used to support significant Aboriginal dates and to provide amenities for Nitja Ngala Maya (FSH Cultural Space).