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Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
Community engagement opportunities for First Peoples
First Peoples living, working, or playing in Moonee Valley or surrounding areas are invited to attend our upcoming community engagement opportunities. “Marra Wirrigirri” Community Messengers First Peoples Advisory Committee – Information sessions Marra Wirrigirri will elevate First Peoples voices and prioritise Reconciliation initiatives across Council, in line with commitments in Council’s Reconciliation Plan, Bagarru Bagarru…
Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony 2025
Moonee Valley’s annual Healing Ceremony returns to Queens Park sound stage on Sunday, 26 January 2025. The ceremony will commence at 5pm with an Acknowledgement of History delivered by a Wurundjeri representative, followed by guest speaker Nicky Winmar in conversation with Uncle Charles Pakana, and a performance by David Arden and band. We acknowledge that…
Business, Events, Incinerator Gallery, Reconciliation, Sustainability and environment, Valley Youth
Fund your next big idea with a Community Grant!
Turn your passion project into a reality as we open up our first round of our 2024-25 Community Grants program! Need funding to get your big idea off the ground? You’re in luck! Our first round of Community Grants for 2024-25 are now open for applications until 5pm 29 September 2024. Applicants are encouraged to…
Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
Wurundjeri Week 2024
Wurundjeri Week is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the Traditional Owners of greater Melbourne, including Moonee Valley. The Wurundjeri People take their name from the Woi-wurrung language word wurun meaning the manna gum, which is found along Birrarung (Yarra River), and djeri, the grub found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are the ‘Witchetty…
Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
NAIDOC Week 2024
NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and to participate in celebration of the oldest, continuous living culture on earth. This year’s theme, “Keep the Fire Burning!…
National Reconciliation Week 2024
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 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. The dates for NRW remain the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the…
Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony 2024
Our annual Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony will be held at Djerring Flemington Hub on Friday, 26 January 2024. The ceremony will commence at 4pm and will include an Acknowledgment of History by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Aunty Dianne Kerr, guest speaker Uncle Charles Pakana, a performance by the Nhanbu Togip dance group and other special guests….
Business, Events, Parks and open spaces, Reconciliation
Celebrating the Centreway’s new look
The Centreway business area in Keilor East has received new streetscape and park improvements. Join us to celebrate the recent upgrades to this lively community hub. We are proud to officially unveil the recent beautification works at Keilor East’s Centreway. These works were part of our Centreway Greening Project and FJ Davies Reserve Shelter/Stage Project,…
The Voice to Parliament: What you need to know
Citizens in Moonee Valley are being called to decide on the Voice to Parliament. Your vote has the power to change the Australian Constitution. We’re here to help you keep informed. Australia is having a conversation about the Voice referendum being held Saturday, 14 October. It’s about whether we should change the Constitution to…
Council updates, Events, Family, Reconciliation
Wurundjeri Week 2023 Cultural Event
Wurundjeri Week is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the Traditional Owners of greater Melbourne including Moonee Valley. The Wurundjeri People take their name from the Woiwurrung language word ‘wurun’ meaning the Manna Gum. This is common along ‘Birrarung’ (Yarra River), and ‘djeri‘, the grub which is found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are…