Ngarrindjeri Elder, Aunty Maxine Risk, urged the next generation, "My passion is to see the next generation have a go at it… We need somebody to stand up and be a voice for us."
Wirangu/Kokatha Elder, Aunty Cheryl Saunders, said her "dream for the youth today is that you stand tall in your culture, learn your language, know you family connectedness".
Warlpiri/Kaytej/Anmatyerre/Alyawarre Elder, Aunty Daisybelle Foster, said "Know who you are and get a good education; you'll be set up for life."
Ngarrindjeri Elder Mulla Sumner had a message for the next generations. "Don't let our culture die out, don't let our language die out – keep it going."
The four Elders are among more than 500 in South Australia cared for by Aboriginal Community Services (ACS), established 30 years ago on July 28.
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