Reconciliation Action

The Shire has an important role to play in promoting and celebrating Aboriginal cultural heritage, as part of the core identity and value of our Peninsula. We are committed to reconciliation and impactful actions, working together with community. 

Last year, our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, the lead body for reconciliation in Australia. This puts the Shire among dedicated organisations who have formally committed to the reconciliation journey. 

The Shire is proud to be working with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to support meaningful social, cultural and economic outcomes. We know that to do this, strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities must be at the heart of our work. 

Working towards reconciliation - walking together

• Get to know your traditional custodians the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation.
• Walk across country with Living Culture
• Connect with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community at Willum Warrain
• Connect with local artists at Baluk Arts, the Peninsula is lucky to have one of only two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts centres in Victoria. 
• Visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Calendar which outlines culturally significant dates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 
• If you are running an event, consider including a welcome to country and / or smoking ceremony. Contact the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation or the Victorian State website Aboriginal Victoria to learn more.

 

 

Latest News

Positive actions towards reconciliation

Each year, National Reconciliation Week is held from 27 May – 3 June, and this year’s theme is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.

Gathering momentum for a Gathering Place

Willum Warrain in Hastings is a place where the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community can gather to explore identity and cultural heritage.

Ready, set, splash: Yawa opens Friday 25 June 2021

Save the date! We are excited to announce the Yawa Aquatic Centre opens to the public on Friday 25 June 2021.

Events & Activities

• Reconciliation Walk | Willum Warrain - CANCELLED

 

 

Projects & Initiatives

• Cultural overlay on major projects, to include Bunurong/Boon Wurrung culture in our buildings, facilities and reserves including Yawa Aquatic Centre, Mornington Community House, Moonah Waran and other infrastructure projects. 

• Aboriginal Artwork Node Project – The project is a partnership to cover sixteen NBN node cabinets across thirteen townships with Aboriginal art wraps from 6 local  

• Willum Warrain Gathering Place - Master Plan 

 

Strategies, Plans & Policies

 

Reconciliation Action Plan 2020 - 2022

We are committed to listening to and learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including Elders and young people, to ensure that our efforts directly support the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Green Wedge Management Plan

A plan to manage land use and development in the Peninsula's Green Wedge.

Western Port Coastal Villages & Surrounding Settlements Strategy

A strategy to address climate change impacts, specifically inundation and erosion, whilst protecting and enhancing township character along the Western Port Bay.

Achievements

 

Yawa Aquatic Centre, the new aquatic centre has a name!

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is thrilled to announce the official name for our milestone Aquatic Centre being constructed in Rosebud.

Always was, always will be

Mornington Peninsula Shire is proud to join the rest of the nation in celebrating NAIDOC Week (8 – 15 November*) and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture. The theme this year is Always Was, Always Will Be which recognises First Nations people as occupants and carers for this continent for more than 65,000 years.

Making Aboriginal art part of everyday life

In a celebration of Aboriginal art across the region, Mornington Peninsula Shire has collaborated with NBN Co. and six local Aboriginal groups on a project to wrap 16 nbn nodes with Aboriginal artwork across the Peninsula.