HSBC Welcomes Yurungai Children

On Wednesday 9 July 2025, children from the Yurungai Learning Centre joined HSBC at their head office in Barangaroo to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme was “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”, marking 50 years of celebrating this important week and honoring Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. HSBC’s involvement embodied the spirit of the theme, empowering the next generation to step into new spaces and celebrate culture together.

The day began with a warm welcome from the HSBC team before four children from Yurungai suited up in corporate attire (generously provided by HSBC) and took on the role of interviewers in a lively panel discussion involving HSBC Australia CEO, Antony Shaw, as well as key members of HSBC’s Indigenous Advisory Group. Following the panel, the children performed animal movements with Uncle Bruce, sharing culture in a joyful and interactive way, with all in attendance joining in.

The celebration ended on a sweet note, as the children collaborated with HSBC staff to decorate cookies baked by the HSBC chef – a fun and memorable way to round off the day.