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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.

Bass Coast

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.


Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation

PO Box 4128

FRANKSTON HEIGHTS VIC 3199

Phone: 0499 222 331

Email: admin@bunuronglc.org.au

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Bass Coast

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 It is now out of date.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

Bass Coast Shire Council is a member of the Inter Council Aboriginal Consultative Committee

Bass Coast Shire Council is proud to sponsor the Biyadin Festival 

Bass Coast Shire Council Policy of Acknowledgement

 

Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group Facebook Page


GOOD PRACTICE

Bass Coast 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 permanently in Council Chambers and at all Council sites
  • Flies the Torres Strait Islander flag permanently at Council buildings
  • Engages with Traditional Owners
  • Acknowledges Country
  • Arranges Welcome to Country
  • Engages with local Aboriginal organisations
  • Engages with local Aboriginal Networks
  • Engages with the Local Reconciliation Group
  • Provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific funding
  • Includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific commitments in Council Strategic documents
  • Provides support for Aboriginal arts and culture
  • Has worked with RAP to build greater community awareness
  • Supports or organises events that celebrate Aboriginal culture
  • Holds exhibitions, festivals, markets or concerts
  • Holds NAIDOC activities
  • Nominates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for non-Council awards
  • Includes Aboriginal content in whole of community events
  • Library has Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific programs
  • Council seeks input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service providers in relation to interpretive material (eg Wonthaggi Centennial Centre), historical / heritage information and art and cultural activities.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Bass Coast Shire council

76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi

Tel: 03 5671 2211

E: basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au

www.basscoast.vic.gov.au


COUNCIL CONTACT

Chris Wightman

Coordinator Social and Community Planning 

Tel: 03 5671 2274

E: c.wightman@basscoast.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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