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The Maggolee website, developed by Reconciliation Victoria, supports engagement and partnerships between local government and Aboriginal communities
The Maggolee website, developed by Reconciliation Victoria, supports engagement and partnerships between local government and Aboriginal communities.

maggolee

here in this place
The Maggolee website, developed by Reconciliation Victoria, supports engagement and partnerships between local government and Aboriginal communities.

maggolee

here in this place
The Maggolee website, developed by Reconciliation Victoria, supports engagement and partnerships between local government and Aboriginal communities.
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Reconciliation Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, and recognises First Peoples continuing connection to lands, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present who carry the memories, traditions, cultures, and aspirations of First Peoples, and who forge the path ahead for emerging leaders.

Please note this site may contain images, voices and mentions of people who have passed.

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KEY ABORIGINAL ORGANISATIONS

For information about formally Recognised Traditional Owners visit First Peoples - State Relations' interactive map and search the Local Government Area name (e.g. LGA: Ballarat) or a street address. You can also refer to First Peoples - State Relations' Welcomes and Acknowledgements Protocol.


Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation [YYNAC]

56 B Wyndham Street, Shepparton 3630

Ph: (03) 5832 0222

E: reception@yynac.com.au

 

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation

86 Hare St, Echuca VIC 3564

Ph: (03) 5480 6252

 

Bangerang Cultural Centre

1 Evergreen Way, Shepparton VIC 3630

Ph: (03) 5831 1020

E: info@bangerang.org.au

 

Case Study

In partnership with Yenbena Training Centre and Rural Access, Moira Shire Council supports a Certificate II in Horticulture, to increase vocational educational opportunities for Aboriginal community members. As a result of this program Yenbena is investigating ways to create a sustainable community enterprise through selling produce from the community garden that the students established.

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Aboriginal Community Profile

(includes Aboriginal organisations)

Please note that the information contained within the Aboriginal Community Profile was gathered in 2014. It is now out of date. A refresh of this data is currently being undertaken and the updated results will be available soon.

KEY DOCUMENTS / LINKS

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

GOOD PRACTICE

Moira Shire Council reported the following good practices in their response to the 2012 Victorian Local Government Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Survey and subsequent updates.

  • Flies the Aboriginal flag on special occasions above the Town Hall.
  • Engages with Traditional Owners
  • Acknowledges Country
  • Arranges Welcome to Country
  • Has an Aboriginal Advisory Committee or similar structure
  • Engages with local Aboriginal organisations
  • Engages with Local Indigenous Networks
  • Collects data on employee Aboriginal identity
  • Employs Aboriginal staff
  • Has a general Employment policy that encourages employment of Aboriginal people
  • Provides cross cultural awareness training for staff and/or Councillors
  • Includes Aboriginal specific commitments in Council strategic documents
  • Has an Aboriginal Action Plan
  • Aboriginal Action / Inclusion Plan or similar
  • Provides support for Aboriginal arts and culture
  • Has a documented Aboriginal history of the municipality
  • Supports or organises events that celebrate Aboriginal culture
  • Has worked with RAP to protect local significant sites.
  • Has worked with RAP to build greater community awareness.
  • Library has Indigenous specific programs
  • Works with local agencies to support Aboriginal young people
  • Is involved in local Aboriginal tourism
  • Engages with Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Networks

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CONTACT DETAILS

44 Station Street, COBRAM 3643

PO Box 578, COBRAM 3643

Tel: 03 5871 9222

Fax: 03 5872 1567

E: info@moira.vic.gov.au

www.moira.vic.gov.au


ABORIGINAL LIAISON CONTACT

Dana Sharp

Team Leader Community Devlopment, Arts & Culture

Tel: 03 5871 9222

E: sharpd@moira.vic.gov.au

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, and recognise First Peoples continuing connection to lands, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present who carry the memories, traditions, cultures and aspirations of First Peoples, and who forge the path ahead for emerging leaders.

We dedicate ourselves to working respectfully with and guided by First Peoples, and to listen and amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in all areas of work

CONTACT US

You can reach us at: info@reconciliationvic.org.au‍

Phone: 03 9016 0657

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Please note this site may contain images, voices and mentions of people who have passed.

Reconciliation Victoria acknowledges the valuable support we receive from our funding partners.

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