Reconciliation Week in Moorabool Shire

Moorabool Shire Council is pleased to be hosting three community events to mark Reconciliation Week.

The week began with National Sorry Day on Saturday 27 May, acknowledging the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflecting on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation.

Two commemoration events will take place in the Shire this week with flag raisings, Acknowledgement of Country, traditional ceremonies, and morning teas.

The first event will be at the Village Green, in Bacchus Marsh on 29 May, and the second at the Ballan Mechanics Institute on 31 May.

A singing and storytelling event, led by Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung woman Rebecca Axford, will be held at Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh on 2 June.

Mayor Cr Rod Ward encouraged residents, workers, and visitors to the Shire to attend the events.

“Everyone is most welcome to these events, to acknowledge the significance and importance of Reconciliation Week,” Cr Ward said.

“This year’s theme is Be a Voice for Generations, which encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation and create a just, equitable and reconciled country for future generations.”

For more information on all three local Reconciliation Week events, go to Council’s website: moorabool.vic.gov.au/events.