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We’re proud to share the progress on the implementation of the Boroondara Reconciliation Strategy 2022-26, highlighting our ongoing commitment to fostering a community that acknowledges, respects and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and peoples.

Theme 1: Understand, Acknowledge and Respect

Case study

In May 2025, we hosted a Community Golf Day event at the Freeway Golf Course in Balwyn North. We held this event in collaboration with Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place, Murnong First Peoples Gathering Place and EACH Ngarrang Gulinj-al Boordup - Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing.

This pilot event was for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to come together, enjoy a deadly lunch and a social game of golf and connect with each other and local Aboriginal-led services in a culturally safe and welcoming space.

Theme 2: Relationships and Partnerships

Case study

We hosted a sold-out Cultural Walk at Wurundjeri Trail in Kew in August 2024. Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin led the event, providing an in-depth Welcome to Country, a smoking ceremony and opportunities to connect with Country on the trail.

Enjoying the experience, he extended the walk by an hour, generously sharing his cultural knowledge with the 25 attendees.

Theme 3: Governance and Leadership

Case Study: We convene the Boroondara Reconciliation Stakeholder Network bi-annually with the aim of:

  • sharing information about the implementation of the Boroondara Reconciliation Strategy 2022-26
  • learning about local stakeholder activities and priorities in the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sector
  • identifying opportunity for collaboration
  • strengthening reciprocal relationships
  • increasing cultural awareness and understanding.

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