Respecting Our Elders UPF50+ Kids Polo Shirt

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These kids polos feature beautiful designs based on the theme “For Our Elders”. This theme is an acknowledgement and a celebration of all the Elders past and present who have contributed so much to their communities and families. This item was originally released as part of our iconic NAIDOC 2023 collection.

Keep your little one protected from the sun's harmful rays with our UPF50+ polo shirts. This shirt is made with a soft and lightweight fabric that's comfortable to wear all day long, making it perfect for busy little ones. The UPF50+ rating means that you can feel confident that your child is protected while playing outdoors. The shirt's stylish design is suitable for any occasion, from the playground to a family outing.

Product: Kids Polo
Materials: 100% Polyester Cool-Dry Mesh UPF 50+
Washing: Cold machine wash with similar colours
Artwork: Respecting Our Elders
Artist: Charlie Chambers Jnr

"Respecting Our Elders" (NAIDOC 2023)

“Our Ancestors left paintings on the wall for 65,000 years to pass the stories and knowledge to the younger generation today, and to the Elders that pass it onto the younger generation. All handed down from generation to generation. It’s all about respecting our Elders. They're the ones who put the food on the table, the ones who taught us our right and wrongs.”

At the top are cave paintings from a sacred site. They taught us how to go hunting, how to look for animal tracks and water. At the bottom we have a hunter and a gatherer, using the knowledge. 

On the sides are circles representing different communities and tribes, all gathered around two tall figures, the Elders. The Elders on each side are looking over the central community: parents and grandparents who are looking over children and grandchildren. All gathered together with the Elders as the Ancestors look over everyone.” - Charlie Chambers Jnr.

Charlie Chambers Jnr.

Aboriginal Jarowair man

“When I was young, I would sit with my elders and listen to these Dreamtime stories, but the stories would go in one ear and ou... Learn more