Horsham

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.

Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
142 Firebrace Street, Horsham VIC 3400
Ph: 03 5381 0977
Email: admin@bglc.com.au

Goolum Goolum
Ph: (03) 5381 6333
Email: reception@goolumgoolum.org.au

Wurega Aboriginal Corporation
21 Edward St, Horsham VIC 3400
Ph: 0458 672 176
Email: wurega@hotmail.com

Horsham Aboriginal Community Profile (includes Aboriginal organisations)

Key Documents / Links

National Reconciliation Week 2016: Federation University hosts events
Statement On Self-Determination From Minister Hutchins

Good Practice

Horsham Rural 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 in Council Chambers and above the Town Hall
Engages with Traditional Owners
Acknowledges Country
Engages with local Aboriginal organisations
Employs Aboriginal staff
Includes Indigenous specific commitments in Council strategic documents
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 Indigenous specific programs
Runs Indigenous specific youth programs
Works with local agencies to support Indigenous young people
Procures goods and services from Indigenous businesses
Is involved in local Indigenous tourism