Naming council spaces and places after significant local First Peoples, Champions of Change or in Traditional Language is a great way to reinforce the shared history of the municipality. Council places named in Traditional Language, for example Moonee Valley City Council’s ceremonial rock circle ‘Babepal Paen-mirring’, encourages people in the municipality to reflect on the pre-colonial history of the area and the impacts of colonisation. It also helps to create a welcoming and culturally safe environment for First Peoples and the wider community to come together.
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After a signed petition and campaign from local community members to rename ‘Jim Crow Creek’, Hepburn Shire Council is currently in the process of renaming the creek in Dja Dja Wurrung Language. The renaming process is being conducted with the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation and the Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group.
Naming Rules for Places in Victoria | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Geographic Place Names Act 1998 | Victorian Legislation
Records of Geographic Place Names | Public Record Office Victoria
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
Reconciliation Victoria acknowledges the valuable support we receive from our funding partners.
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