Gordonvale Local Customs

Gordonvale is a place where a lot of Indigenous people from Yarrabah Aboriginal community come to do their shopping,gather in Norman Park to meet with family and friends and generally keep to themselves--sometimes you may see intoxicated people or someone who has fallen asleep in the park or outside the public toilets, please walk buy or if you are concerned about someone's health or safety report it to the local police who are situated at the edge of the park.
They really do not like to be stared at and if you do happen to get in a conversation don't expect them to look you in the eyes--it is culterally rude for them so they lower their eyes when talking.
Just because you may see people in the park,please do not judge them to be homeless or having an alcohol problem--that is not ok and I know a few people who get very hurt because strangers have been cruel.
Indigenous locals love being outdoors and having a yarn. Respect is the keyword.
I have not taken a photo because that is rude to do so without permission.I have a pic of the park.