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.
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
Level 1, Providence Building, Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Phone: (03) 9416 2905
E: reception@wurundjeri.com.au
Banyule City Council held a Treaty Forum at Watsonia Library on Wednesday 29 May 2019 to bring residents together for a conversation about Treaty advancement developments between the State Government and Victorian Traditional Owners.
The event was attended by more than 120 people and was a collaboration between radio 3KND, Darebin City Council, Banyule City Council and Reconciliation Victoria.
Watch video here.
Banyule City Council commemorated and acknowledged Sorry Day on Friday 24 May 2019 with a gathering of 150 staff, community members and school children.
The event was aimed at recognising the importance of Sorry Day and the need for our communities to acknowledge the sad and painful history of the Stolen Generations. Their resilience, our collective need for healing and the power of saying sorry.
The sounds of the yidaki (didgeridoo) were ever present and Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Dave Wandin delivered a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.
After the ceremony the community had the opportunity to write messages of support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities of Australia on ‘leaves’ to attach to a stunning wooden artwork tree (picture below) created by Robert Young a local Aboriginal artist.
Watch video here.
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 It is now out of date.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.
City of Banyule reported the following good practices in their response to the 2012 Victorian Local Government Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Survey and subsequent updates.
275 Upper Heidelberg Rd
Ivanhoe 3079
Tel: 03 9490 4222
Fax: 03 9499 9475
E: enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au
ABORIGINAL SOCIAL PLANNER CONTACT
Les Chessells
Aboriginal Social Planner
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
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