maggolee

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The Maggolee website, developed by Reconciliation Victoria, supports engagement and partnerships between local government and Aboriginal communities
The Maggolee website, developed by Reconciliation Victoria, supports engagement and partnerships between local government and Aboriginal communities.

maggolee

here in this place
The Maggolee website, developed by Reconciliation Victoria, supports engagement and partnerships between local government and Aboriginal communities.

maggolee

here in this place
The Maggolee website, developed by Reconciliation Victoria, supports engagement and partnerships between local government and Aboriginal communities.
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Reconciliation Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, and recognises First Peoples continuing connection to lands, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present who carry the memories, traditions, cultures, and aspirations of First Peoples, and who forge the path ahead for emerging leaders.

Please note this site may contain images, voices and mentions of people who have passed.

Surf Coast Shire

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.

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Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation

3/110 Creswick Road, Ballarat VIC 3350 – Ph: (03) 4318 6333

86 Mercer Street, Geelong VIC 3320 – Ph: (03) 5222 5889

Email: admin@wadawurrung.org.au

 

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative

62 Morgan Street, North Geelong VIC 3215

PO Box 402 North Geelong VIC 3216

Ph: (03) 5277 0044

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Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation

PO Box 546 Warrnambool VIC 3280

Email: admin@easternmaar.com.au

Ph: 0427 271 937

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Surf Coast Shire

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 It is now out of date.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

Surf Coast Shire Council's Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation

Surf Coast Shire Council's Acknowledgement of Country Policy

Pilk Purriyn Truth-Telling Event 26 January 2023

GOOD PRACTICE

The Surf 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
  • Flies the Torres Strait Islander flag on special occasions above the Shire Offices
  • Engages with Traditional Owners
  • Acknowledges Country
  • Arranges Welcome to Country
  • Uses Aboriginal language to name projects or places
  • Engages with local Aboriginal organisations
  • Provides cross cultural awareness training for staff and/or Councillors
  • Includes Aboriginal specific commitments in Council Strategic documents
  • Provides support for Aboriginal art and culture
  • Organises Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander events and activities for Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and other dates.
  • Has facilitated the use of Aboriginal language to name sites
  • Supports or organises events that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
  • Has worked with RAPs to protect local significant sites.
  • Has worked with RAPs to build greater community awareness.
  • Library has First Nations specific programs
  • Procures goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses
  • Engages with Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Networks

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CONTACT DETAILS

1 Merrijig Drive, TORQUAY 3228

PO Box 350, TORQUAY 3228

Tel:03 5261 0600

Fax: 03 5261 0525

E:info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au

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ABORIGINAL LIAISON CONTACT

Rochelle Smith

First Nations Engagement Advisor

Tel: 0417 166 383

E: rsmith@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, and recognise First Peoples continuing connection to lands, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present who carry the memories, traditions, cultures and aspirations of First Peoples, and who forge the path ahead for emerging leaders.

We dedicate ourselves to working respectfully with and guided by First Peoples, and to listen and amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in all areas of work

CONTACT US

You can reach us at: info@reconciliationvic.org.au‍

Phone: 03 9016 0657

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Please note this site may contain images, voices and mentions of people who have passed.

Reconciliation Victoria acknowledges the valuable support we receive from our funding partners.

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