"Finding the Heart of the Nation: The Journey of the Uluru Statement from the Heart Continues - 2nd Edition" By Thomas Mayo
In this updated edition of the bestselling book, Finding the Heart of the Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander author Thomas Mayor gets behind the politics and legal speak to explain why the Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation to all Australians.
Australia is set to vote on a referendum to enshrine a First Nations voice in the constitution as a result of the 2022 federal election. In this book, Thomas focuses on the stories of First Nations People, including some new voices, looking at the truth of our past and present, and hopes for a better future. Importantly, he shares with you – the Australian public – how we all have the power to make change. The campaign for Voice Treaty Truth, starting with a referendum, is an opportunity to right some of the wrongs, give First Nations People a seat at the table, and to recognise that we are a nation with over 60,000 years of continuous culture.
Completing his writing just after the 2022 federal election, Thomas has included a new introduction and conclusion, as well as a call to action for all Australians. Now in a paperback format, this collection of stories offers hope and tells us how we, as Australians, may find our collective heart.
- ISBN: 9781741178210
- ISBN-10: 1741178215
- Audience: General
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 464
- Published: 19th October 2022
- Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
- Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 16 x 2.5
- Weight (kg): 0.44
- Edition Number: 2
- Edition Type: New edition
More About The Artist
More About The Artist


About Thomas Mayo
About Thomas Mayo
Thomas Mayo is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man and the author of seven influential books focused on First Nations history, rights and justice. His writing includes The Voice to Parliament Handbook, co-authored with Kerry O’Brien, which was named 2024 Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Thomas’s work centres on truth-telling, recognition and the path forward for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. His latest book, Always Was, Always Will Be, offers a hopeful and practical guide for all Australians following the 2023 Voice Referendum.
Alongside his writing, Thomas is a dedicated advocate and speaker who has travelled the country sharing the Uluru Statement from the Heart and working to inspire meaningful change.
Thomas Mayo is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man and the author of seven influential books focused on First Nations history, rights and justice. His writing includes The Voice to Parliament Handbook, co-authored with Kerry O’Brien, which was named 2024 Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Thomas’s work centres on truth-telling, recognition and the path forward for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. His latest book, Always Was, Always Will Be, offers a hopeful and practical guide for all Australians following the 2023 Voice Referendum.
Alongside his writing, Thomas is a dedicated advocate and speaker who has travelled the country sharing the Uluru Statement from the Heart and working to inspire meaningful change.