Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support

Warringinee Group: About Us

The Warringinee Group supports cultural diversity across the Shire & promotes understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders & aims to ensure equitable access to services.

Support Services and Programs

Support services and programs available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders on the Mornington Peninsula.

Reconciliation Policy and Action Plan

At its Council Meeting on 10 December 2019, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council adopted its Reconciliation Action Plan Innovate 2020-2022. The Plan was later endorsed by Reconciliation Australia on 1 April 2020.

Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association Gathering Place

Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association is an independent Aboriginal, community organisation that operates a Gathering Place based at 10C Pound Road, Hastings.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Calendar

The Shire recognises key Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander events to celebrate Indigenous Australian culture and improve understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander needs.

Engaging Elders

This details the Shire’s protocols around the appropriate use of Welcome to Country & Acknowledgement of Country.

Living Culture

Living Culture is a non-profit organisation providing Indigenous Educational programs and meditation sessions. They also facilitate sound healing, cultural workshops and traditional art making.

Baluk Arts

Baluk Arts is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated not-for-profit Arts Centre situated in Mornington. One of only two Arts Centres of its kind in Victoria, Baluk Arts represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who live in the South East region of Victoria including Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

The NAIDOC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Exhibition

The NAIDOC Art Exhibition provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy artworks by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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