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 It is now out of date.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.