Country

"A Welcome to Country is a ceremony performed by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to welcome visitors to their traditional land." (Pascoe, 2011, p.15).

"At a meeting, a speech or a formal occasion a speaker can begin by offering an Acknowledgment of Country. This can be performed by a non-Indigenous person." (Pascoe, 2011, p.15).

It is advisable to contact the local land council (see local contacts page) regarding the wording of an Acknowledgement of Country. 

Guidlines and protocols for NSW public schools are available  here: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/dethome/yr2005/welcomecountry.pdf