First Nations Reconciliation

Aboriginal Participation and Engagement Action Plan 2023(PDF, 8MB)

Corangamite Shire Council is committed to walking with Traditional Owners and First Nations people in our community towards Reconciliation. Find out more about our journey:

Documents

Community Vision 2040

• A vision that our heritage from the First Nations through to the present day continues to be respected, preserved and promoted.
• Recognition and celebration of the shire’s rich history, including First Nations history and culture. (Theme Two: People)

• Guiding Principles: In restoration and regeneration of ecosystems, we need to be guided by the wisdoms of Indigenous people.

Council Plan 2025-2029

Guiding principle: Cultural Awareness
Recognising and respecting the cultural heritage of all community members, with a special emphasis on acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land and their ongoing cultural, spiritual, and educational practices.

Strategic objective: Strong Civic Leadership
We aim to foster strong leadership by engaging with the community, promoting transparency, and working in collaboration with key partners and the community to raise awareness of First Peoples issues. Our focus is on inclusive communication, transparency, youth engagement, supporting our ageing population, and celebrating cultural diversity.

Strategy: Lead First Peoples awareness and implement Council’s Aboriginal Participation and Engagement Action Plan.
We are committed to raising awareness and understanding of First Peoples issues. We will lead awareness initiatives in partnership with community and stakeholders, promoting respect and recognition of First Peoples cultures and contributions.

Strategy: Celebrate cultural diversity, promote cultural awareness and remove barriers to participation.
Cultural diversity enriches our community. We will promote cultural diversity and inclusion through events, programs, and policies that celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds of our residents.

Initiative: Implement short and medium-term actions from Council’s Aboriginal Engagement and Participation Action Plan.

Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy
This strategy recommends actions for Local Governments, the Victorian Government and Aboriginal communities that progress Aboriginal self-determination and reconciliation. 

Registered Aboriginal Parties are Traditional Owner groups legally recognised under the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. They are the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders, with responsibilities for managing and protecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage on Country.

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation

• Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
• Paleert Tjaara Dja - Wadawurrung Healthy Country Plan
• Wadawurrung Language - Introduction app (for iPhone/Ipad)

Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation

• Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation
• Meerreengeeye ngakeepoorryeeyt - Eastern Maar Country Plan

About Registered Aboriginal Parties

Find out more at Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday) to celebrate and recognise 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. 

Find out more about NAIDOC

National Reconciliation Week takes place from 27 May to 3 June each year, which follows National Sorry Day on 26 May.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Find out more at Reconciliation Australia