Flag at Half-Mast: Aunty Fay Carter OAM

On 12 June the Aboriginal, Australian and Torres Strait Island Flags at Fed Square will be flown at half-mast to commemorate Aunty Fay Carter OAM.

Aunty Fay was a tireless advocate who dedicated herself to Victoria’s Aboriginal communities. She played an outstanding leadership role in a range of aged care, childcare and health agencies, including founding several key services.

Her legacy lives on through her work for the Aboriginal Community Elders Service (ACES) – the first of its kind in our nation. Because of Aunty Fay, Aboriginal Elders are receiving the compassionate, culturally appropriate care they deserve.

Later in life, Aunty Fay was involved in negotiations that achieved a landmark native title settlement recognising the Dja Dja Wurrung People as Traditional Owners of her home Country stretching across Victoria’s central plains.

Whether through her work for government, or the community-run organisations she served, Aunty Fay always strived for the best outcomes for Aboriginal people. Many have lived healthier and more prosperous lives because of her efforts.