Baw Baw

Key Aboriginal Organisations

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.

The Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council

Level 1, Providence Building, Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067

Phone: (03) 9416 2905
Fax: (03) 9416 3095

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
PO Box 4128
FRANKSTON HEIGHTS VIC 3199
Phone: 0499 222 331
Email: admin@bunuronglc.org.au

Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation

13 Bourke Street, Kilmore Vic 3764

Email: culturalheritage@taungurung.com.au
Phone: (03) 5781 1134
Mobile: 0400 638 960

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation [GLAWAC]
Ph: (03) 5152 5100
Email: reception@glawac.com.au
www.gunaikurnai.org

Boon Wurrung Foundation Ltd
Community Hub
South Melbourne Town Hall
208-220 Bank St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
Phone: 03 9682 9578
Email: info@boonwurrung.org.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.