Reconciliation

Reconciliation is about building better relationships between Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and the wider community.

Reconciliation is about ‘a united Australia which respects this land of ours, values Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and provides justice and equity for all’.

Reference: Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. 

NAIDOC Week 6 -13 July 2025

NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises 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.  Visit: naidoc.org.au.

This year’s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations, and the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors.

Council is proud to support a jam-packed week of events and activities celebrating NAIDOC in 2025.

There will be a number of community focused activities happening at our local community centres including:

Lots of Dots Animal Mosaics

Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Stevenson House, 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs

Indigenous Experience for Kid

Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Time: 12pm - 12.50pm
Location: Bridge Road Children's and Community Centre, 260-266 Bridge Road, Strathtulloh 

Indigenous Boomerang Art Workshop

Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Eynesbury Discovery Centre, 479 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury 

Indigenous Community Art Workshop & Celebration

Date: Saturday 12 July 2025
Time: 1pm - 3.30pm
Location: Fraser Rise Children's and Community Centre, 46 City Vista Court, Fraser Rise

Visit: NAIDOC Week 2025 - Melton Learning Directory for more details

Council is also partnering with Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation to host community events throughout the week at Kirrip House including a flag raising ceremony on Monday 7 July, Elder’s luncheon and family movie night.

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For more information about these programs, please contact firstnations@melton.vic.gov.au

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Melton City Council acknowledges the Kulin Nations as the Traditional Owners and custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past and present.

The City celebrates its rich indigenous history, the diversity of its people and their important ongoing connections to Country.  We acknowledge the past injustices faced by our First Peoples and are committed to play our part in ensuring that these injustices are not repeated. 

We appreciate that we still have a long journey ahead of us.  Melton City Council advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights to self-determination.