Glenelg

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.

Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owner Corporation

4/48 Edgar Street, Heywood

Ph: (03) 5527 1427

Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation

Ph: (03) 5527 2051

Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service Inc

18 Wellington Road, Portland

Ph: (03) 5521 7535

E: reception@dwech.com.au

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Local Aboriginal Network (LAN) Broker | Barwon South West

Sandra Bell 03 5527 0056 | sandra.bell@dpc.vic.gov.au

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Glenelg

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 It is now out of date.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

Glenelg Aboriginal Partnership Agreement and Plan

Lake Condah Sustainable Development Project

Lake Condah Indigenous Protected Area

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GOOD PRACTICE

The Shire of Glenelg 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, outside/above Town Hall and at all Council sites
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
Engages with Local Indigenous Networks
Engages with the Local Reconciliation Group
Employs Aboriginal staff
Employs a part time Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Provides cross cultural awareness training to staff and/or Councillors
Includes Aboriginal specific commitments in Council strategic documents
Has a Reconciliation Action Plan
Provides Aboriginal specific funding
Provides support for Aboriginal arts and culture
Has facilitated use of Aboriginal language to name sites.
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
Runs Aboriginal specific youth programs
Works with local agencies to support Aboriginal young people
Supports local Aboriginal economic development
Procures goods and services from Aboriginal businesses