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The Wilin Centre works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to identify, recruit and support potential and practicing Indigenous...
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Established in 2006, Kaiela Arts is an Aboriginal art centre located in Shepparton situated on the traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta Nation. Our...
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‘Parrwang’ meaning magpie in the Wadawurrung language - originally named Parrwang Youth Arts.
The renamed Parrwang Community Arts invites...
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Bangarra Dance Theatre - @bangarradancetheatre
We are a company of professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers. We are...
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The tabs below provide places where you can find and engage with more about Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander stories and art.
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The artworks used to make these were collected from publicly available sources. All credit has been provided to contributing...
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DDACL and the KMS team invite you to an Arts and Crafts Event for Father's Day. Please use the QR code below to register.
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Running from 31 October to 2 November 2024, this three-day event will showcase the best of Djaara Art, Design, Fashion, Music, and Culture.
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KYC is the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria. Guided by our Executive of 15 Aboriginal and Torres...
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Join us on Monday, 26 May 2025, at the Stolen Generations Marker in Craigieburn from 12pm-2pm for a reflective and meaningful ceremony in observance...
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BGLC represents Traditional Owners from the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk peoples, who were recognised in a 2005 Native Title...
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Welcome to the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation. We are a Traditional Owner organisation that represent the Bunurong people of the...
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TLaWC protects the cultural heritage of Taungurung people by performing the functions of a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) under the Victorian...
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Moogji is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that provides services to the East Gippsland community specifically in and around Orbost,...
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Join us in celebrating two decades of work at the Koorie Youth Council 20th Anniversary Celebration!
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Join us in celebrating two decades of work at the Koorie Youth Council 20th Anniversary Celebration! More information to come.
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Section Topics
Respite (How to access breaks when needed.)
Resources for Carers (Connecting to broader support networks.)
Referrals (Other VACCA...
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In cases that involve an Aboriginal child, extra thought needs to be given to the Cultural needs of the child. This is done by including Aboriginal...
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The Bangerang Cultural Centre, originally the Shepparton Arts Council, at Shepparton, is the first Aboriginal Cultural 'keeping...
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The centre houses an important collection of artefacts and artworks from Aboriginal communities across Australia, whilst focusing on local communities...
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Home of Johnny Mullagh and the story of the First XI of 1868. The Harrow Discovery Centre and the Harrow Community respects the traditional custodians...
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Links:
Harrow Discovery Centre Website
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The Aboriginal Centre for Males Referral Service is a service that focuses on Family Violence & Homelessness which aims to culturally strengthen...
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In April 1990 Berrimba Child Care Centre was officially opened as a 25 place facility which operates under the regulations of the Department of Human...
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Links:
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre Website
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Bunjilaka is the Aboriginal Cultural Centre at the Melbourne Museum. Bunjilaka empowers Aboriginal people to interpret, be connected with, and...
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Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is is a Non-For-Profit organisation which provides an Educational & Tourism focussed destination committed to...
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Links:
Brambuk National Park & Cultural Centre Website
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The award-winning Cultural Centre was designed collaboratively with the Traditional Owners of Gariwerd by renowned architect, Greg Burgess, to...
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The word “Narana”, means to deeply listen and understand, in which you take in and give out. It is this concept of listening and...
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Bunjilaka empowers Aboriginal and TSI people to interpret, be connected with, and contribute to preserving their own cultural heritage. Genealogy...
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Providing both long day care and kindergarten programs, Lulla’s is dedicated to giving aboriginal children access to high-quality education and...
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Provides an informal, impartial, accessible, low cost dispute resolution service to the Victorian community.
http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/disputes
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Bubup Wilam, meaning “Children’s Place” in Woi Wurrung language, is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Education, Health and...
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Long day care and Kindergarten service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
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DJAARA - @djadjawurrung
The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation is now trading as DJAARA. We proudly strive to represent Dja Dja...
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The Centres are located at Victorian TAFEs and provide services for prospective students, employers, apprentices, trainees, and unemployed...
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Celebrating the strength of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Culture with collections of cultural artefacts, artworks, photographs and...
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A wandering arts venue designed for the contemporary presentation of Aboriginal arts and culture.
Conceived by Lakes Entrance artists Catherine...
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Proudly supported by Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre Inc, Murrindindi Shire Council and Taungurung Land & Waters Council.
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We hope you will join the Glenelg Shire Council National Reconciliation Event on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, at the Portland Performing Arts Centre....
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The Torch provides art, cultural and arts vocational support to Indigenous offenders and ex-offenders in Victoria. The primary aim of The Torch is to...
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Spears
We would typically make our spears from the Burgan tree (Ti-Tree). We would find a suitable stem that was straight and would cut the...
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Registrations open. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival in partnership with Geelong Arts Centre is back looking for the most hilarious...
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Deadly Story will work with the Jaadwa Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources...
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In 2000, the monumental event ‘Corroboree 2000’ was held. This was a 2-day event beginning with a gathering of both Aboriginal, Torres...
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Bangarra
Bangarra is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation and one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, widely...
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Girls Night In is a great way to gather the girls and raise vital funding to help the Cancer Council beat women's cancer at the same time. To be...
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Who are you and where do you come from?
My name is Paola Balla and I am a Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara woman from the Day and Egan families. I grew up...
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Aboriginal Services & Organisations on Bangerang Country
Bangerang Cultural Centre
The Bangerang Cultural Centre is the first Aboriginal...
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Hosted by the VAHS Balit Djerring Program, all mob are invited to join us for arts, crafts, food, yarning and more. Lunch is provided and it is a...
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Join the friendly Koori Women’s Place team for an afternoon of relaxed arts and crafts with a variety of activities to choose from. Please...
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Childcare Centres
Berrimba Childcare Centre
Bubup Wilam Aboriginal Child & Family Centre
Dala Yooro
Gunai Lidj
Lullas Children...
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AWAYE! brings you diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from Indigenous radio broadcasters around...
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Likeminded people welcome! Arts, crafts & music, bring an instrument and share a tune. Bring a plate to share, your smile, a picnic blanket or a...
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As part of NITV's "Our Stories, Our Way, Everyday" initiative, Around The Traps brings you all the latest on arts and entertainment from...
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The evening is presented in partnership with the Rumbalara Co-Operative, Kaiela Institute, Kaiela Arts, Njernda and Munarra. Get your tickets for an...
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The FreeZA Committee provides a platform for young people aged 12-25 to learn valuable practical skills, confidence, and leadership skills through...
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Arts and craft, popcorn, fairy-floss, lunch provided and much more.
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This role is a unique internship program working with Bangarra Dance Theatre and Moogahlin Performing Arts.
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Smoking Ceremony. BBQ Lunch. Arts and crafts. At Aunty Alma’s in Preston.
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Arts, Crafts, Jewellery, Clothing, Delicious Food, Drinks and Dardi Coffee.
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She has worked in and for the Aboriginal Community most of her life in arts, education and legal areas and most recently the out-of-home care...
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Registrations required. Activities include: Kids games. Arts & crafts. Lucky door prizes. Food and drinks.
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Culture is Life - @cultureislifeorg
We back Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander led solutions that prevent youth suicide & support young...
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Hosted by Njernda. Arts &Crafts, Pot Plants, Photo Frames & Weaving Come and celebrate, Mum. Decorate and create something with or for your...
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Lots of activities planned including. Welcome, Smoking ceremony, Dance workshop, Reptiles, Cooking, Music corner and Arts & Craft. BBQ lunch...
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Eualeyai/Kamillaroi woman, Prof. Larissa Behrendt brings us Speaking Out on ABC’ s Local, covering issues across the political, arts, and...
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The awards today recognise the individual achievements of young First Nations people living in Victoria in areas such as training, education, arts,...
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In partnership with Peppers Community, Arts and Cultural Services, GEGAC will host basketweaving workshops for girls aged 5 – 17 after school...
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Hair Braiding, Inflatable Games and Rides, Laser Tag & Rock Climbing, Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Promotional...
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By Anita Heiss
From Manuka to Manhattan, Lauren’s going all the way!
Lauren is a curator at the NAG - the National Aboriginal Gallery in...
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Deadly Story will work with the Wiradjuri Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources...
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Supporting our mob through reading their stories and sharing their work allows us to have a better understanding of the issues that relate &...
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AWAYE! presents a diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from Indigenous radio broadcasters around the...
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The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback from First Nations people who work within the arts and culture sector on how Creative Australia...
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The event will begin at 10:00am with a Wurundjeri Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by a Didgeridoo performance at 11:00am. Running...
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Catch up with mob for Christmas lunch and fun stuff for the Boorai. There'll be ice cream, pop corn, fairy floss, arts and crafts, hair spray and...
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Deadly Story will work with the Wotjobaluk Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and...
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Our much-loved community event will feature live music, dance, arts and crafts, storytelling and a free BBQ. Plus, lots of family fun activities...
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Deadly Story will work with the Jardwadjali Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and...
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Join Rebecca from Wurundjeri Council in an interactive online storytelling session.
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Deadly Story will work with the Wergaia Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources...
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Hume City Council and Communities For Children Uniting invite you to attend the Welcome Baby to Country Ceremony.
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Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, will lead a workshop, focusing on all things Sea Country.
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Clinton has worked at the Bangerang Cultural Centre for 5 years (further information about the Centre can be found at the bottom of this...
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For one weekend a year artists across Banyule open their doors and art studios to the public to support and learn about Banyule's vibrant arts...
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Working with Gadhaba Local Aboriginal Network, Mansfield Shire Council is proud to present a week long program packed full with activities,...
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Hume City Council invite you to attend the Welcome Baby to Country Ceremony.
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East Gippsland Shire Council invites creatives aged 12 to 25 to share their vision, talent, and unique voice through art.
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Taking Back Language showcases a selection of works by acclaimed Aboriginal artists who engage with text to reclaim language.
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We are always respectful of what Baiami provides for us, making sure we never take more than what we need and always leaving enough for future...
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During this School Holiday period we will have 10 diverse activities. Young people (aged 12-17 years) who live, work, study or have a significant...
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Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Bunurong Land Council. Guest speaker Kingston Mayor Jenna Davey-Burns.
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Led by local youth and delivered with Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Echuca College, Victoria Police and Council, this year’s 'All In'...
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The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, Roach and Hunter families, and Yarra City Council warmly invite you to the launch...
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A Welcome To Country by Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, followed by a snorkelling event by Disabled Divers Association. Ages 10+ through...
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Date: 27 May – 3 June. A time for all Australians to learn about our people and culture as well as our shared histories and...
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Hosted by Taungurung Land and Waters Council with support from VACCHO and the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations. Come...
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The Culture, People, and Place team at Barengi Gadjin Land Council is organising a Youth Kinship Camp 1-4 October, 2024, for Wotjobaluk Traditional...
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For ages 12 - 24. Kid x Plus is a free youth leadership project delivered by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health in partnership with Sunbury Aboriginal...
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Join us on Thursday, 25th of July, in partnership with Mildura Rural City Council & Connected Beginnings Mildura to see the services that are on...
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There will be a Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony performed by the Bunurong Land Council. You will receive a Cultural gift, certificate and...
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Key Wurundjeri Services and Organisations
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
‘In the early...
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Barengi Gadjin Land Council invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies that were born in the Wimmera region. This invite is also to...
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Merri-bek City Council is collecting registrations from parents and carers of bubups/boorais aged 0-3 years old who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres...
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Whether you’re thinking about starting a new community group, hosting a workshop, launching an event or need some extra fund to achieve a...
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The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists (aged 16–28,...
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The Koori Helpline is open Monday - Friday; 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm.
Koori Help webpage can provide you with information on consumer...
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The Koorie Youth Council have prepared this activity sheet to help keep mob healthy & strong through this challenging time.
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by Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council Aboriginal Corporation
The ngangkari are the traditional healers of the...
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Indigenous Outreach Projects, IOP, are a culturally diverse national collective with highly developed skills sharing a common goal. Focusing on...
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Goolum Goolum is recognised as the principal Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation within the local Government areas of Horsham Rural City...
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The Aboriginal Literacy Foundation believes that positive and practical change to closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people...
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Even though Community Elders and respected persons can have their say in the Koori Court, the final decision is still left with the Judge or...
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1954-2011. A leader both humble and determined
Born in Orbost in 1954, Aunty Linda grew up in the East Gippsland town of Buchan. She was one of...
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Yarra City Council has developed this teachers’ resource. The resources aims to increase students’ connection to local Aboriginal places,...
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Celebrating Wergaia language and stories, this special event takes place at The Count’s, and on the lands of the Kulin Nation, home to each...
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TAFEs, polytechnics and dual sector universities are public training providers located across metropolitan Melbourne and in regional Victoria. They...
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The Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program provides grants to assist Aboriginal Victorians to participate in Aboriginal sporting carnivals, buy...
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Established in 2009, Dreamtime Art Creative Consultancy (DACC) was founded by husband and wife team Matthew Everitt, a proud Taungurung man of the...
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Join us to acknowledge National Reconciliation Week, on Wadawurrung Country, with a Welcome To Country, Smoking Ceremony and Flag Raising, followed by...
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This article is about the Mabo legal case, which recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights to land in Australian law, and the story of...
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by David Mowaljarlai & Jutta Malnic
Aboriginal Elder David Mowaljarlai and photographer Jutta Malnic rekindle a story that...
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Key Wadawurrung Services and Organisations
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
The Wadawurrung Traditional...
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Most TAFE courses involve fees of some sort. Information about fees, funding and support available can be found at the Victorian Skills Gateway. The...
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Immerse yourself in the powerful sounds of Djaara musicians DRMNGNOW, YAMBRA, and special guest artists, as they bring contemporary expressions of...
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Yarn Strong Sista, after 23 years of experience and excellence, specialise and offer a range of services including visits to Early Childhood...
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Acclaimed artist and Didjeridoo player Amos Roach and violist William Vyvyan Murray lead an ensemble of musicians and dancers to bring the...
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Acclaimed artist and Didjeridoo player Amos Roach and violist William Vyvyan Murray lead an ensemble of musicians and dancers to bring the...
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The evening is presented in partnership with the Rumbalara Co-Operative, Kaiela Institute, Kaiela Arts, Njernda and Munarra. Get your tickets for an...
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Uluru is an important and sacred site for them and has existed since the beginning of time – western science has dated it back around 300...
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Please join us for a Yarning session and a dinner at Aunty Alma's Gathering Place to talk about Indigenous media. We are gathering information...
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$50 per person. Max 150 available. Get 'em from GEGAC Medical Centre reception.
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Photos & Video courtesy of the Yarra City Council.
It was a day of remembrance and honouring all who had been affected by the forced removal and...
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Assistance is available for Aboriginal children attending Catholic schools in Victoria. The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria has an...
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Why is it important to ensure children in care maintain connection to community and culture?
It is important for children and young people to have a...
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Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation - Songlines is Victoria’s peak Aboriginal music body. It is a not-for-profit organisation which has...
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Alternative spellings: Bunurong, Boonurrong, Boonoorong, Bunwurung
Deadly Story will work with the Boon Wurrung Community in the future to...
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Join us at the Koorie Youth Blackout on December 5-6 at the Dhaurdwurd-wurrung Community Care Centre in Portland, for a powerful gathering of young...
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Welcome to Burraja, an Indigenous Cultural and Environmental Discovery Centre located on Gateway Island, Wodonga Victoria.
We offer educational and...
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A First Nations artist market. Hosted at the Queen Victoria Women's Centre rooftop, 2nd of December 10AM - 4PM.
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Njernda Aboriginal Corporation & Berrimba Childcare Centre invite you to our First Baby Welcome to Country of 2025. Registrations needed by...
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Let’s celebrate the wonderful rainbow people, families, groups, organisations and communities of Darebin! Everyone is welcome.
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The Koorie Youth Group will run every Wednesday based out of the the Strong Brother Strong Sister Recreation Centre. Activities will include...
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Sunday 30th March 2025 * State Basketball centre 291 George St, Wantirna South for Boys aged 6-17.
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We understand it can be scary and isolating visiting a hospital Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre, it is normally when we are at our most...
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The program is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander storytellers by using dance to connect...
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Indigenous Employment Australia
The Indigenous Employment Australia website aims to provide a service for Aboriginal job seekers and employers...
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The South Australian Ombudsman can assist you with your complaint about the administrative actions of a State government agency or authority, or local...
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The It's a Mob Thing Health Music Festival will be held on Saturday 15th March, from 3pm til 9pm, at the Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural...
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The Wurundjeri marker at the Preston Customer Service Centre acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land...
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If you are a young person aged 10 - 25, living in Cardinia area looking to connect, Koorie Youth Group Pop Up is running from 4 pm - 5.30 pm at My...
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The film is about a young man experiencing the hardships of growing up in rural South Australia. In particular, it deals with the issue of racial...
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This year, the Wathaurong NAIDOC Ball will be one of the first events held at the brand new Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Events Centre.
See...
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It's on at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre (the Showgrounds in Holmes Road, North Bendigo) from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Looking forward to...
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Get creative these school holidays in this hands-on clay workshop inspired by the indigenous plants of the Eva and Marc Besen Centre. The workshop is...
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Ever wanted to create your own music? Come along to our Electronic Music Workshop on Thursday 30 November 4-6pm at the Youth Drop-in Centre in...
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The Deadly Games is a six week program, running on Monday nights from 5:30pm til 6:30pm at the Leisuretime Centre on Anakie Road, Norlane. The first...
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For perhaps thousands of years, Aboriginal people quarried the superb greenstone (volcanic diorite) from stone outcrops on what is now called Mount...
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ILBIJERRI Theatre Company
ILBIJERRI is one of Australia’s leading theatre companies creating innovative works by First Nations...
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Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc (DWECHS) provides comprehensive general and allied health care while also offering a wide...
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Yarn Strong Sista
Yarn Strong Sista specialise and offer a range of services including visits to Early Childhood environments...
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Connecting a child to their family group, mob, clan group and traditional country is a key to helping them learn about their culture. The best...
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These traditional routes used by the Gunaikurnai for over 30,000 years. The trail can be experienced beginning to end or you can chose to visit some...
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Produced by the Bangerang Cultural Centre, this document provides an interpretation guide for the designs on each of the individual panels that make...
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SNAICC was formally established in 1981 after the creation of such a body was proposed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the...
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Uncle Bernard Namok’s, design won and became what we know today as the Torres Strait Flag.
“…I remember my dad sitting up...
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What seems like a simple “light duties” investigation soon opens into a web of crime and corruption implicating the local Mayor, Mining...
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Hume City Council and the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group invite all community members to commemorate National Sorry Day at the Stolen...
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These policies use outdated and derogatory language and beliefs/theories like ‘half-caste’ or ‘assimilation’. These words and...
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by Elizabeth Wymarra, Wandihnu Wymarra, illustrated by Benjamin Hodges
A contemporary story about a young girl who has grown up in the city and...
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Links
Local Indigenous History, Manningham Council
Pound Bend Reserve, Warrandyte State Park, Weekend Notes
Google Maps
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The Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) is the Registered Aboriginal Party that represents the Gunaikurnai people, the...
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Sources Used
'Welcome to Country', Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Resort Management Board (PDF attached below)
'Living in the...
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Taungurung Land and Waters Council
Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (TCAC) represents the interests of the clans of the Taungurung...
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Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner were two Tasmanian Aboriginal men who were brought to the colony of Victoria in 1839 by George Augustus Robinson....
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We had many walking tracks that were regularly used for travelling between clans and tribes and to significant sites. These paths were taught to us by...
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IndigenousX
IndigenousX presents is a podcast offering which continues on the digital storytelling work of IndigenousX, which for the past...
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Georgia Mae has been writing for Deady Story since 2017 with pieces such as Self-Determination – A Youth’s Perspective and The Matriarchs...
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Mandy was born in Healesville and is a member of the Wurundjeri-willam clan of Melbourne with connections to the Dja Dja Wurrung and Ngurai Illam...
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by Kirra Somerville, Illustrated by Grace Fielding
Meet Zed, Zoro, Eliza and Boo, a spirited gang of monitor lizards who learn the meaning of...
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I would like to start off by saying that when I use the word Indigenous I am referring to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and when...
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The 1965 Freedom Ride – led by Uncle Charlie Perkins and his fellow students at the University of Sydney – was a significant event that...
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The Child's Voice tools are based on the Kids Central Toolkit, developed by the Australian Catholic University. The Kids Central toolkit aims to...
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The Gunai/Kurnai people are the traditional owners of the Gippsland region. There are approximately 3,000 Gunai/Kurnai people and our territory...
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There are supports available both financial and practical, to help lighten the burden on Carers. The general areas of support available...
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Alternative spellings: Wamba Wamba
Deadly Story will work with the Wemba Wemba Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime,...
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There are many variables that can lead to parents not being able to contribute to the child’s cultural information and it is really a case by...
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Key Services and Organisations
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC)
GLaWAC is the Registered Aboriginal Party that...
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by Sue McPherson
Written from teenager girl Fuzzy Mac’s perspective, 'Grace Beside Me' is a quirky, warmly rendered story of home...
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The Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program provides grants to assist Aboriginal Victorians to participate in all sporting needs. Follow the link...
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Term 4 in Victoria runs from 7 October - 20 December. The activities below are run during this period. These activities are open for the...
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The Queensland Ombudsman's Office role is to make sure that Queensland public agencies (state government departments and bodies, and local...
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The Tasmanian Ombudsman's function is to enquire into and investigate complaints about the administrative actions of Tasmanian Government...
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Aunty Winnie Quagliotti (née Terrick) was a prominent Elder of the Wurundjeri community. She was passionate about the need to preserve cultural...
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Section Topics
Education (KESO, Lookout Centres, etc.)
Access/Family Time (Helping the child maintain connections.)
Behaviours and Attachment...
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Who are you and where do you come from?
Mandy Nicholson, born in Healesville in 1975 identify as Wurundjeri-wilam (Wurundjeri-baluk patriline) but...
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Uncle John Atkinson - known widely as Uncle Sandy - was a Bangerang Elder and leader in Aboriginal affairs in Victoria.
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Gunai Lidj Multifunctional Aboriginal Children’s Service offers a culturally specific Long Day Care program, Before and After school program and...
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This article was sourced from Aboriginal Victoria.
She is a quiet achiever, passionate about empowering Aboriginal people. Aunty Angela was born in...
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Alternative spellings: Way wurru
Deadly Story will work with the Waveroo Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please...
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Term 4 in Victoria runs from 7 October - 20 December. The activities below are run during this period. These are Youth focused activities....
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Alternative spellings: Baraba Baraba
Deadly Story will work with the Barapa Barapa Community in the future to develop this page. In the...
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Alternative spellings: Latji Latji
Deadly Story will work with the Latje Latje Community in the future to develop this page. In the...
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Deadly Story will work with the Ngarrindjeri Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and...
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1. Target Audience
This document (our Privacy Policy) outlines VACCA's policy on handling personal information in relation to individuals who are...
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To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system.
Opening
The government...
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Yarn it out!.... When we've got a lot going on we can feel sad, tired, stressed and angry. Everybody has these feelings when life is tough, but...
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In response to the drug and alcohol problems affecting young people within his community at the time, Jock proposed an idea for a gymnasium and youth...
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The flags design is a rectangle that is split horizontally with the upper half black and the lower half red. In the centre sits a yellow circle.
The...
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These units provide assistance for Aboriginal students to successfully complete their studies, pursue post-graduate studies and facilitate...
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Alternative spellings: Ngarigu, Garego, Ngarego
Deadly Story will work with the Ngarigo Community in the future to develop this page. In...
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Alternative spellings: Dadi Dadi
Deadly Story will work with the Tatti Tatti Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime,...
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Alternative spellings: Madi Madi, Muthi Muthi
Deadly Story will work with the Mutti Mutti Community in the future to develop this page. In...
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Alternative spellings: Djap Wurrung, Tjapwurrung
Deadly Story will work with the Djab Wurrung Community in the future to develop this page. In...
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Alternative spellings: Duduroa
Deadly Story will work with the Dhudhuroa Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime,...
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Alternative names/spellings: Jaara, Djadjawurrung, Jajowrong
Deadly Story will work with the Dja Dja Wurrung Community in the future to...
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Melbourne Children's Court
477 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
PO Box 13292, Law Courts Vic 8010
Tel: 8638 3300 Fax: 8601 6720
Email:...
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Language groups: Dhauwurd Wurrung, Wooloowoorroong, Kee Woorroong, Koornkopanoot, Peek Woorroong, Keerray Woorroong, Tyakoort...
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Alternative spellings: Watti Watti, Wati Wati, Wadiwadi
Deadly Story will work with the Wadi Wadi Community in the future to develop this...
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Victorian government schools are required to work with Aboriginal students and families to develop Individual Education Plans or IEPs. IEPs should...
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A Therapeutic Treatment Order issued by the family division of the children’s court requires a child aged at least 10 years and under 15...
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The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) is a state-wide agency that provides advice to Government on a range of community...
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Bubup Wilam provides Aboriginal children, families, and the community with access to an integrated range of health and wellbeing services and programs...
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The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the lead Aboriginal child and family welfare organisation in Victoria, protecting and promoting...
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The Aborigines Advancement League (AAL) is one of Victoria’s oldest continuing community controlled organisations and has been providing support...
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VAHS Vision: Creating and inspiring healthy Aboriginal people and families through quality, effective community health services, education, and...
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In 1863, after twenty-eight years of dispossession and the death of most of the Colony's 'first people', a repentant government had...
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NITV informs, educates and entertains its Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences about the issues that matter the most to Indigenous...
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Deadly Story - @deadlystory
Deadly Story is a website that aims to support Aboriginal children and young people to gain knowledge and connect to...
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If there are any others we have missed, please let us know and we can include them in the list.
It is also good to reach out to local Aboriginal...
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We provide this resource because we know that increased knowledge of culture can be internalised to support healing, increase protective factors, help...
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Colouring Sheets, crafts & activity sheets.
Yarn Sista Strong - Crafts & Colouring Sheets (scroll to bottom of page)
Mulganai Indigenous...
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The Child's Voice tools aim to help workers engage with kids and get to know them, understand their worries and wishes and develop plans that are...
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BLAKTIVISM 2023 will explore Skylore, the Lore that connects all First Nations cultures across the country through stories in the sky. Following the...
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The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities sets out freedoms, rights and responsibilities that are protected by law in Victoria. The Victorian...
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Dala Yooro is a place for children and families to learn and grow together. We support children to become competent and confident by providing a high...
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The key body regulating the way Victorian government agencies and local councils collect and handle personal...
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Come along to chat with stakeholders and other organizations such as VACCA, Centrelink, and Koorie Justice. Various Health Checks will be happening...
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The Public Transport Ombudsman deals with complaints about Victorian public transport that members of the community have been unable to resolve...
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Created over five years of cross-cultural collaboration, Gapu Ŋupan has been made by extraordinary Yolŋu, Paiwan and Amis artists from North East...
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Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that is dedicated to delivering quality specialist alcohol...
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Following their acclaimed performance of Arterial on our stage in 2025, we are thrilled to welcome Na Djinang Circus back to Frankston in 2026 with...
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A Dreamtime story for all ages. Tjatja and Koki are young, adventurous and tired of living in the dark. When they manage to climb to the highest...
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A two-day camp is for First Nations People aged between 17-25 years and centres on planting and restoration strategies. Guided by Indigenous...
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by Ali Cobby Eckermann
A verse novel that centres around the impact of colonisation in mid-north South Australia around 1880. Ruby, refugee of a...
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This event provides a moment of togetherness as we share this time to respect the survival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
See...
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ABBOTSFORD - January 26 service | View Events Details
COLAC - Remembering our future | View Event Details
HAMILTON - Survival Day...
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The story of the early days of colonialism and its impacts on the First Peoples. Through metaphors of birds falling from the sky and changes to the...
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Delivering care to an Aboriginal child in Victoria’s out-of-home-care system requires an awareness of these 2 base components…...
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COVID-19 is placing huge pressures on families and Community. But it’s important to remember that there is help out there. Aboriginal...
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Last but not least is my mother, Tammy Hunter. She brought me in to this world, cherished me and raised me never knowing anything but love, kindness...
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A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is a document that summarises your work experience, education, skills and achievements for a prospective...
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Aunty Diane Kerr is a respected Elder of the Wurundjeri Tribe, and a Mother, Grandmother and Aunty to many across several generations. Born in...
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by Bruce Pascoe
‘Dark Emu injects a profound authenticity into the conversation about how we Australians understand our continent ... [It is]...
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This knowledge allowed us to care for Country and ensure our societies were sustainable. While much damage has been done since colonisation, our...
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Who are you and where do you come from?
I am a proud descendant of the Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung clans or also known as the Jarra people in...
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School holiday programs across Victoria! Check event details for more information and registrations.
Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation
Tuesday, 30...
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In School Programs
Deadly Sista Girlz
Waalitj Foundation
Deadly Sista Girlz is a culturally appropriate healthy lifestyle program which...
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1. About VACCA's Websites
These Terms and Conditions (Terms and Conditions) apply to the websites owned and operated by the Victorian Aboriginal...
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Monday 23 September
Timezone - WERRIBEE
See Event Details
The Puffing Billy Experience - CASEY
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Regional Aquatic...
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Abstudy is a Commonwealth payment available for Aboriginal students in an approved tertiary education course, apprenticeship or traineeship. Abstudy...
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Abstudy is a Commonwealth payment available for Aboriginal students in an approved tertiary education course, apprenticeship or traineeship....
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The Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) was established by members of the Ballarat and District Aboriginal community in 1979. BADAC...
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By Alexis Wright
Alexis Wright is one of Australia’s finest Aboriginal writers. Carpentaria is her second novel, an epic set in the Gulf...
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For children to form their views and have a voice, we need to provide them with age appropriate and accurate information about things that affect...
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New South Wales Ombudsman handle complaints that fall within: public sector agencies; local government; the police; community services; workplace...
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Department of Education - Schools
Teaching materials, professional development, student health and wellbeing, running a school.
For more...
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TAFE's, polytechnics and dual sector universities typically have dedicated staff employed specifically to assist Aboriginal students to choose and...
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All of this technology was made using natural resources in highly creative ways. Some examples of pre-colonial inventions are:
Boomerangs (which...
