RECONCILIATION BANYULE
Reconciliation Banyule acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of this land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging.
Our Vision
That all Australians will respect and acknowledge:
that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are the traditional owners of this land, Australia
that the wrongs of the past will be known, acknowledged and righted
that all Australians will live together in justice, harmony, and with respect for one another.
Learn more about our objectives.
Reconciliation Banyule committee attends the Reconciliation Victoria Breakfast 2023.
Working with the community to bring change
We believe the education of the community about Indigenous history, culture and issues is of primary importance. The great silence leading to general ignorance must be reversed. No real progress will be made until informed effort and substantial public money are devoted to this issue. It will not happen until voters demand it of politicians.
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Our members and supporters work together in many ways to help to improve awareness of Indigenous issues and progress reconciliation in Banyule and Melbourne.
Working with the City of Banyule to implement their Reconciliation Action Plan, providing leadership and opportunities for residents to live and grow together with respect, justice & in harmony.
Encouraging other community groups to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung as traditional owners of our local area.
Working with other organisations such as libraries, schools, tertiary facilities, health services and other groups to develop Reconciliation Action Plans.
Supporting Indigenous organisations such as Barrbunin Beek (Aboriginal Gathering Place) and Banyule’s Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Committee). Being Allies.
Participating in public First Peoples’ events as appropriate, such as Sorry Day, Survival Day, Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and many others.
Monthly groups for discussion of books, movies or documentaries by Indigenous authors or with an Indigenous focus or theme. Potential for developing new groups in person or on Zoom.
Collaboration and networking to promote cultural awareness training, public forums with indigenous speakers, and the truth about Australia’s history.