The 5th Annual 2016 KARI Deb Ball was held with community members, special guests and the families of the Debutantes attending. Alongside the NSW Police Force, the Debutantes were introduced to their community.
The annual KARI and NSW Police Force Debutante Ball is run in partnership with our local Police commands – Liverpool and Green Valley Local Area Command. Designed to close the gap between the Aboriginal community and the NSW Police Force, the event sees Aboriginal women between the ages of 16-25 join partners provided by the police commands for a night of dancing and a sit-down meal. The young women were also presented to the community by someone who holds a senior position within a local organisation, as per the traditional model of debutante balls.
A great night was had by all and special thanks go out to Aunty Mae Robinson for her stirring Welcome to Country.
We also have to thank the KARI staff who supported this initiative, the Liverpool and Green Valley Local Area Commands, Tayla Saunders, Tiarn Conlan, Maria Wakefield, Flamez Hair Design and Mounties for all of your assistance in ensuring the Debutantes had a night to remember.
