This song celebrates the colours and significance of the Australian Aboriginal Flag — one of the official flags of Australia. Designed by artist Mr Harold Thomas, the flag was first raised in Adelaide in 1971. Jessie Lloyd composed this song to inspire pride in all Australians, honouring the ancient cultural heritage and enduring strength of the Aboriginal peoples it represents.

Originally used by the Land Rights Movement in Brisbane during the early 1970s, the flag quickly became a unifying symbol. Before its creation, Aboriginal people primarily identified through their individual Nations and language groups. As urban communities grew, the flag helped bring unity among Aboriginal peoples living in cities, and it has since become a national emblem of identity and resistance.

In 1995, the Aboriginal Flag was officially recognised by the Australian Government, and today it is proudly flown alongside the Australian flag at public events and institutions. It’s important to remember: black is always on top, symbolising the Aboriginal people, with red representing the earth and spiritual connection to Country, and yellow the sun — the giver of life