Member Night : Film Screening First War
May
7
6:30 PM18:30

Member Night : Film Screening First War

Special Member Night Film Screening of the First Wars Documentary

Join Reconciliation Banyule for a film night and discussion of the series The First Wars (The Australian Wars).

This ground-breaking series looks at the evidence of the bloody battles fought on Australian soil, in the longest-running war that established the Australian nation. Come along and watch an episode and then participate in a guided discussion about truth and the power of history. Refreshments will be provided.

So bring along a friend, colleague or family member (they don’t have to be a Reconciliation Banyule member) and join us for what will be an engaging and thought-provoking evening!

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Cuppa for Culture @ Edendale Farm
May
18
2:00 PM14:00

Cuppa for Culture @ Edendale Farm

Banyule and Nillumbik Reconciliation groups invite you to join our Cuppa for Culture.  

Come along to connect with others and explore opportunities and resources available to build understandings around First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing. This is a family friendly event.  Free children's activities and afternoon tea will be provided. Please book to help up ensure we have enough catering! This event will raise vital funds for Aboriginal children in care to attend cultural programs.

Important: We will meet at the Gathering place at Eltham North Adventure Playground at 3pm for an Acknowledgement of Country. We will be leaving this space at 3:10pm sharp to walk (approximately 250m) across the bridge to Edendale Farm. 

Tickets: Cuppa for Culture @ Edendale Farm

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ReconciliationWeek BBQ @ Barrbunin Beek
May
28
12:00 PM12:00

ReconciliationWeek BBQ @ Barrbunin Beek

  • Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Community Centre (map)
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Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place invites you to join us for a BBQ for National Reconciliation Week.

The National Reconciliation Week 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all Australians to step forward together. Bridging Now to Next urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

 Come along to meet other local like-minded organisations that are committed to Reconciliation and to learn about how to support all the amazing work at Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place. 

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Nov
22
6:30 PM18:30

Member Get Together and AGM

  • 153 The Boulevard Ivanhoe East, VIC, 3079 Australia (map)
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Have you got your tickets yet? We hope you can join us for our end of year member & friends get-together and AGM this FRIDAY!

All supporters, young and old of Self-Determination, Reconciliation and Active First Nations Allyship welcome.

Where: East Ivanhoe Bowls Club

TIMES:

  • AGM: 6.30 - 7pm

  • Members and Friends night: 7pm - 9pm pizza, barefoot bowls if you fancy and a relaxed night meeting and catching up with like-minded locals.

Entry to the AGM is free.

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Talking Treaty
Sep
8
2:00 PM14:00

Talking Treaty

  • Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre (map)
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In partnership with The First People’s Assembly of Victoria and hosted by the wonderful Uncle Charles Pakana we are excited to bring to you all

‘Talking Treaty’

A Q & A panel discussion educating us about Treaty and inspiring us to understand the benefit of Treaty for ALL and WHY Treaty is important for us personally.

Treaty merch will also be on sale at the event.  

We are so pleased you can join us.

Please note: This event is being filmed and photographed for Ally education purposes. During the panel discussion there will be a place you can sit if you do not wish to be on film.  Please advise us on the day if you do not wish to be photographed.

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Jul
15
6:30 PM18:30

Final adoption of the Marrageil Strategy

ACTION REQUIRED

TONIGHT

Monday 15th July

To attend the Banyule City Council meeting

For the final adoption of the

Marrageil Strategy

woi-wurrung for 'Powerful Strategy'

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Banyule’s first ever Aboriginal Self-Determination Strategy!

Arrive from 6.30pm to get a seat, meeting starts at 7pm

wearing your Black, Yellow and Red

Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub

275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079

‘This is our final step in what has been an incredible journey to develop the Strategy, so to see as many of you in the crowd as possible would be great.’

Zali Mifsud, First Nations Lead at Banyule City Council

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Jul
10
7:00 AM07:00
NAIDOC WEEK 2024

Future Woman

Join us for a special NAIDOC Week event where a line up of First Nations women will discuss and reflect upon this year’s theme: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins as they share stories and insights that celebrate the resilience, unity and pride of the oldest living culture in the world.

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins 

25 Collins St
Melbourne / Naarm

Exclusive FW member and First Nations discounts apply. 

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Jul
8
8:30 AM08:30
NAIDOC WEEK 2024

NAIDOC Week 2024 Oration by Uncle Charles Pakana

This year Moonee Valley's NAIDOC Week events will commence with a NAIDOC-themed oration delivered by Uncle Charles Pakana at the Incinerator Gallery.

Uncle Charles is an Aboriginal man of Tasmanian descent. He is the founder of Victorian Aboriginal News, the second of three successive generations of Aboriginal journalists, and chairman of the Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place in Heidelberg West.

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Jul
7
to Jul 14
NAIDOC WEEK 2024

NAIDOC WEEK 2024

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It feels like Reconciliation Week only just finished and already we’re coming up to another momentous week in the annual calendar - NAIDOC 2024.

NAIDOC week is about celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. Read on to see how you can get involved in events happening locally and beyond!

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12 Canoes
Jul
2
7:30 PM19:30

12 Canoes

A series of short films that paint a compelling portrait of the people, history, culture and place of the Yolngu people whose homeland is the Arafura Swamp of north-central Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

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