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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.

Knox

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.


Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council

Level 1, Providence Building, Abbotsford Convent

1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford

Phone: (03) 9416 2905

E: reception@wurundjeri.com.au

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Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation

PO Box 4128 FRANKSTON HEIGHTS VIC 3199

Ph: 0499 222 331

E: admin@bunuronglc.org.au

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Images 1 & 3 below courtesy of Barbara Oehring. Image 2 courtesy of Knox City Council.

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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 It is now out of date.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

Knox City Council Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2023 - 2025

Aboriginal Community in Knox

Perspectives on Place: Bunjil Way

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GOOD PRACTICE

Knox City Council is a recipient of the inaugural Maggolee Awards 2023. Read more

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Knox City 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
  • Engages with Traditional Owners
  • Acknowledges Country
  • Engages with local Aboriginal organisations
  • Engages with the Local Reconciliation Group
  • Employs Aboriginal staff
  • 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 Aboriginal specific programs
  • Works with local agencies to support Aboriginal young people
  • Procures goods and services from Aboriginal businesses
  • Commissions artwork or performances
  • Displays Aboriginal Art Work in council premises and public area
  • Has a full time dedicated worker to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Portfolio
  • Includes Aboriginal specific commitments in the Council Plan
  • Nominates Aboriginal and Torres Strait people for non-council awards
  • Undertakes cultural training and advice from Elders in relation to providing culturally safe
  • Uses Aboriginal language to name projects/sites

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CONTACT DETAILS

511 Burwood Highway, WANTIRNA STH 3152

Locked Bag 1, WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152

Tel: 03 9298 8000

Fax: 03 9800 3096

E: knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au

www.knox.vic.gov.au

 

ABORIGINAL LIAISON CONTACT

Adrian Greenwood

First Nations Lead

Tel: 03 9298 8000

E: Adrian.Greenwood@knox.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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