Community News 25th June 2018
Friday 13th July 6.30pm – 8.30pm Community Hall - Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve
Come dressed in your favorite footy team
$5.00 entry
Canteen will be operating with hot food, drinks and snacks
Face Painting, Glow Sticks, Footy Tattoos and more
Bring all your friends along
Parents go and enjoy dinner while the kids have a great time for a few hours!!! https://www.facebook.com/drjfc/ Aboriginal Walking Tour Discover the ancient Aboriginal culture of Melbourne. We inspire students to learn about the rich and complex history of the world’s oldest continuous living culture on our unique walking tour. Led by experienced Aboriginal guides, let us show you and your students the rich history of Melbourne’s CBD on this walking tour of Birrarung Marr (the Yarra River). Discover the significance of this important gathering place. The Birrarung Wilam walk starts at our build- ing and takes you through Federation Square and down to the Birrarung Wilam Common Ground Abo- riginal art installations. With one of our experienced Aboriginal guides, you will learn how the Melbourne CBD has changed over time and also the significance of the Birrarung to the local Kulin peoples. You will gain a deeper and more meaningful understanding of this incredible location, an important gathering place for the peoples of the Kulin Nation and one of Melbourne’s most popular meeting hubs. After the tour, take the time to explore our exhibition galleries where you will see the work of local Abo- riginal artists presented as part of our annual exhibition program. In our permanent collection galleries, your students will be surrounded by works from the largest collection of Koorie art and artefacts in Aus- tralia. It is here they can discover more about the strong and continuing culture of Aboriginal Victoria grounded in a 60,000-year-old history. Our purpose is to provide you and your students with an authentic experience of Aboriginal art and cul- ture from the First Peoples of South East Australia by showcasing this dynamic living culture in new ways. When: Every weekday except public holidays Time: from 9am until 4pm Duration: 1 hour Meet: Koorie Heritage Trust, Yarra Building, Federation Square Cost: $16.50 per person Bookings: www.koorieheritagetrust.com.au Phone: 03 8662 6333 Established in 1985, the Koorie Heritage Trust is Aboriginal owned and managed. Entry to the Koorie Heritage Trust is free. www.koorieheritagetrust.com.au 03 8662 6333
Koorie (also spelt Koori) is a generic term used by contemporary Aboriginal people and communities of Victoria and Southern New South Wales to identify and differentiate themselves from Aboriginal groups from other parts of Australia.