Key Aboriginal Organisations
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For information about formally Recognised Traditional Owners visit Aboriginal Victoria’s interactive map and search the Local Government Area name [e.g. LGA: Ballarat] or a street address. You can also refer to Aboriginal Victoria’s Welcomes and Acknowledgements Protocol. |
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
Level 1, Providence Building, Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Phone: (03) 9416 2905
Fax: (03) 9416 3095
PO Box 4128
FRANKSTON HEIGHTS VIC 3199
Phone: 0499 222 331
Email: admin@bunuronglc.org.au
Phone: (03) 5781 1134
Ph: (03) 5152 5100
Email: reception@glawac.com.au
www.gunaikurnai.org
Community Hub
South Melbourne Town Hall
208-220 Bank St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
Phone: 03 9682 9578
Email: info@boonwurrung.org.au
Garry Sattell | 03 5172 2108 | garry.sattell@dpc.vic.gov.au
Baw Baw Aboriginal Community Profile (includes Aboriginal organisations)
Key Documents / Links
Baw Baw Reconciliation webpage
Good Practice
Baw Baw Shire 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 and on special occasions in Council Chambers and above the Town Hall
- Engages with Traditional Owners
- Acknowledges Country
- Uses Aboriginal language to name projects or places
- Has an Aboriginal Advisory Committee or similar structure
- Engages with local Aboriginal organisations
- Employs Aboriginal staff
- Employs a part time Aboriginal Liaison Officer
- Provides support for Aboriginal arts and culture
- Has worked with RAP to build greater community awareness
- Library has Aboriginal specific programs
- Has Aboriginal-specific HACC services
- Works with local agencies to support Aboriginal young people
- Procures goods and services from Aboriginal businesses
- Council has procured art works from local Aboriginal artists. Council has also approached the local communities regarding feasibility in development of an interpretive centre.
Last Updated: July 7, 2019 at 8:07 pm
