Local Reconciliation Groups
Throughout both metropolitan and regional Victoria, Reconciliation Victoria supports and works closely with a network of Local Reconciliation Groups (LRGs), which are active in promoting cultural awareness, understanding and education in their local communities. The LRGs organise a range of events and activities such as local forums, film nights, concerts, cultural tours and walks, talks at local schools, art exhibitions and information displays. Many groups work closely with local government and schools to promote reconcilation as well as greater awareness of Aboriginal history and culture.
The existing local groups are listed below. If you'd like to form a new group email us at info@reconciliationvic.org.au or phone 9419 3613
Bass Coast/South Gippsland Reconciliation Group
Primary Contact
Ian Hamilton
Ph: 5662 3904
Email: froghollow@dcsi.net.au
Boroondarra ANTaR
Primary Contact
David Crawford
Ph: 9859 3536
Email: dcrawford_2004@yahoo.com.au
Secondary Contact
Michel Beuchat
Ph: 9859 5840
Email: mbeuchat@beuchats.com
Casey ANTaR
Primary Contact
Joyce Dodge
Ph: 9726 6627
Email: gjdodge@alphalink.com.au
Casey ANTaR works in the outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges (not to be confused with the City of Casey).
Castlemaine ANTaR
Primary Contact
Vic Say
Ph: 5472 1841
Email: sayvf@castlemaine.net
Secondary Contact
Felicity Say
Ph: 5472 1841
Email: sayvf@castlemaine.net
Geelong One Fire Reconciliation Group
Primary Contact
http://www.geelongonefire.org.au
Geelong One Fire Reconciliation Group aims to foster and promote reconciliation in the region. “One Fire” reflects our desire to achieve the meeting of people “around the fire” in mutual respect and understanding.
Our objectives are to consult with Aboriginal Elders and community to develop policies, recommendations and action plans in pursuit of the following:
- Actively promote reconciliation in the Geelong region;
- Raise public awareness of Aboriginal history and culture, and of Aboriginal issues such as health, housing, employment, education and cultural heritage preservation;
- Work with all levels of government to identify and overcome issues contributing to Aboriginal disadvantage in health, well-being and opportunity;
- Work with the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to address local Aboriginal issues;
- Promote the integration of Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal history within the various educational bodies of the region.
Maribyrnong Reconciliation Group
Primary Contact
Bianca Nutt
Ph: 9688 0315/0432754729
Email: bianca.nutt@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
The group doesn't have set meeting dates but does meet at least 3 times a year and hold around 2 events / gatherings.
Maroondah Movement for Reconciliation
Primary Contact
Bob Heaton
Ph: 9723 1646
Email: rjheaton@optusnet.com.au
Monash Reconciliation Group
Primary Contact
Felicity Smith
Ph: 8503 7942
Email: t2rexx@optusnet.com.au
Moonee Valley Reconciliation Group
Primary Contact
Michelle Isles
Email: michelleisles@optusnet.com.au
Nillumbik Reconciliation Group
Primary Contact
Jan Aitken
Ph: 9439 0342 / 0407 682
Email: aitken59@bigpond.net.au
Secondary Contact
Diana Warrell
Ph: 9439 8565
Email: dcwarrell@bigpond.com
The Nillumbik Reconciliation Group grew out of an Advisory Committee delegated by the Nillumbik Shire Council to arrange a ceremony promoting Reconciliation. As a result of that Committee\\\'s recommendations, a formal document of Acknowledgement, Apology and Commitment was presented by the Council to Wurundjeri Elders at Gayip (the Woiwurrung word for an inter-clan gathering or ceremony) in May 1998 at Wingrove Park.
In 2008 the Council unanimously passed a Reconciliation Charter setting a Reconciliation framework for all Shire initiatives and activities. NRG continues to work with Council on an Action Plan promoting Reconciliation in Nillumbik.
For further information visit http://home.vicnet.net.au/~nrgp/
Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation
Primary Contact
Rosemary Rule
Ph: 9699 8804
Email: rule@comcen.com.au
Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation Inc. (PPCfR) is a voluntary community group affiliated with Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation (ANTaR) Victoria.
We receive funds from, and work closely with, the City of Port Phillip, participate in events such as Sorry Day, NAIDOC Week, local community festivals, host talks and publish Mungo, an informative monthly newsletter.
Meetings are held at 6.30pm on the third Tuesday each month in The Community Hub attached to the South Melbourne in Fishley Street, and are open to all. www.ppcfr.org
Queenscliff Reconciliation Mob
Primary Contact
Jo Whitehead
Ph: 5258 1722
Email: guku@aapt.net.au
Secondary Contact
John Murray
Ph: 5258 4397
Reconciliation Banyule
Primary Contact
Wally Johnson
Ph: 9499 4404
Email: walmarg@aapt.net.au
Secondary Contact
Peter Harvey
Ph: 9499 2005
Email: harveypet@gmail.com
Reconciliation Manningham
Primary Contact
Jim Poulter
Ph: 9842 3598
Email: jpoulter@aapt.net.au
Secondary Contact
Bridget Halge
Ph: 9812 0588
Email: halgeb@optusnet.com.au
RECONCILIATION MANNINGHAM is a small group of committed people – Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal – working to advance reconciliation through partnership between Aboriginal people and all others who have subsequently made Australia their home. We have an organising committee, volunteers, partners and friends. You are welcome to participate.
Website: www.reconciliation-manningham.org.au
WE AIM TO
- Promote respect for and pride in our Australian Aboriginal culture and heritage
- Raise awareness and understanding of the historical and contemporary issues affecting our Aboriginal communities.
- Work in collaboration and consultation with Aboriginal people, organisations and Elders, Manningham City Council, local schools, community groups and other reconciliation groups
- Develop activities, programs, events and services that directly involve, support and include Aboriginal people
Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group
Primary Contact
Fran Smullen
Ph: 0409 012 228
Email: fransmullen@mcmedia.com.au
Secondary Contact
Dierdre Robertson
Ph: 5821 6600 / 5854 836
Email: respect@mcmedia.com.au
Stonnington Citizens for Reconciliation
Primary Contact
Keith Gove
Ph: 9819 9106
Email: kgove@ozemail.com.au
TR@K Towards Reconciliation at Knox
Primary Contact
Ray Higgs
Ph: 9758 1009 (h) 9554 8
Email: higgzes@optusnet.com.au
Whitehorse Friends for Reconciliation
Primary Contact
Howard Tankey
Ph: 9898 2514
Email: howardtankey@iprimus.com.au
Whittlesea Reconciliation Group
Primary Contact
Donna Wright
Ph: 9217 2389
Email: donna.wright@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
‘The Whittlesea Reconciliation Group acknowledges the Wurundjeri Wilam people as the traditional custodians of this land’
VISION
‘A connected community respecting Aboriginal people as the first peoples of Australia, their history and culture through actions supporting reconciliation’
PURPOSE
‘Supporting reconciliation by creating opportunities to increase understanding of Aboriginal people and culture by bringing all people together’
AIMS
The Whittlesea Reconciliation Group (WRG) seeks to:
• ensure that Aboriginal people have a voice
• build networks and relationships within and across communities
• educate local communities
• foster awareness of reconciliation initiatives
• provide opportunities for community cultural celebrations
• support and acknowledge local individuals and organisations in their reconciliation initiatives