Wangaratta

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.

Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation [YYNAC]

127 Welsford Street

Shepparton Victoria 3630

PO Box 1363 Shepparton Victoria 3632

Ph: (03) 5832 0206

Taungurung Land and Waters Council (Aboriginal Corporation)

37 High Street, Broadford Vic 3658

Phone: (03) 5784 1433

Dirrawarra Indigenous Network – Indigenous Community Development Broker

PO Box 1332, WODONGA, VIC 3690

0428 648 764

E: darren.moffitt@rdv.vic.gov.au

Local Aboriginal Network (LAN) Broker | Hume

Darren Moffitt | 02 6059 0207 | darren.moffitt@dpc.vic.gov.au

Bullawah Cultural Trail Video: https://youtu.be/ElVcj5Kk0zM

Marmungan Rock is a valued part of the Bullawah Cultural Trail. The Bullawah Cultural Trail represents the valued partnership between the Rural City of Wangaratta and the Wangaratta Local Aboriginal Network. This network is known locally as the Dirrawarra Local Indigenous Network.

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Wangaratta

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 It is now out of date.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.

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KEY DOCUMENTS / LINKS

Dirrawarra Indigenous Network Community Plan 2011 – 2016

GOOD PRACTICE

The Wangaratta 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
Engages with Traditional Owners
Acknowledges Country
Arranges Welcome to 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
Has a general Employment policy that encourages employment of Aboriginal people
Provides cross-cultural awareness training for staff and/or councillors
Includes Aboriginal specific commitments in Council strategic documents
Has a documented Aboriginal history of the municipality
Organises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Council Awards
Recognises local Aboriginal historical events
Provides support for Aboriginal art and culture
Has facilitated the use of Aboriginal language to name sites
Includes Aboriginal content in whole of community events and organises NAIDOC activities
Supports or organises events that celebrate Aboriginal culture
Has worked with RAP to protect local significant sites.
Library has Aboriginal specific programs
Has Aboriginal-specific HACC services
Involves Aboriginal young people in programs
Provides Aboriginal specific youth programs
Works with local agencies to support Aboriginal young people
Promotes Aboriginal businesses
Procures goods and services from Aboriginal businesses
Is involved in local Aboriginal tourism
Engages with Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Networks