First Peoples United Together Djilang
We advocate with and for our local community to change the date. January 26 is not a day of celebration for First Nations Peoples, but one of mourning, survival, and remembrance.
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Change the Date!
We, the First Peoples United Together Djilang, held our inaugural meeting on January 22, 2025, on Wadawurrung Country. During this meeting, we passed a motion of no confidence in the City of Greater Geelong Mayor and Councillors.
This action was in response to the decision made on December 10, 2024, which went against the unanimous resolutions of May 23, 2023, as outlined in the City’s community engagement report, A Conversation About January 26: Full Engagement Report.
The First Peoples United Together Djilang will advocate with and for our local community to change the date. January 26 is not a day of celebration for First Nations Peoples, but one of mourning, survival, and remembrance.
Changing the date is a powerful step towards understanding, healing and respect, so we can all celebrate this great country, together.
We invite you to support us embarking on a journey of truth telling for the whole Djilang community.
To show your support:
- Sign the petition from Clothing the Gaps;
- Write to your local member to advocate to the federal government; and
- Follow our organisations below on socials, listen and share our stories.
We Stand in Solidarity to Create Generational Change for our Communities!
Our Partners
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative was first formed by community in 1978 and established as a registered organisation in 1980 to provide culturally appropriate programs, support and services for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living an Wathaurong, Gulidjan and Gadabanud country, within the wider Geelong, Bellarine and Colac regions.
Wanyaari specialise in contextualising programs to suit each organisation’s specific needs relating to their involvement with Aboriginal peoples and communities. Our team of professional, highly skilled and qualified Aboriginal consultants have extensive knowledge and experience working within Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations. We translate this know-how to provide guidance on interacting effectively and increasing confidence when dealing with Aboriginal clients and communities.
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation is the representative body for Wadawurrung Traditional Owners. The Corporation works to support their aspirations and protect Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in accordance with the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation was appointed in May 2009 as a Registered Aboriginal Party under the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.
Murran, led by Ngarrimili, was designed to nurture and support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals through creating prosperous opportunities and advancing economic development among individuals and their families/communities.
Strong Brother Strong Sister is a culturally safe place designed to nurture the success of First Nations young people. Our youth led structure provides guidance, mentorship and empowerment assisting our young people to achieve excellence.
Meaning ‘to dance’ in Wadawurrung, Ngarrimili was established to nurture and support business and entrepreneurship opportunities amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We work with businesses, artists and creatives through tailored, culturally informed support.
LAECG members are local Aboriginal community members who have an interest and commitment to Koorie education, and bring knowledge and experience to Koorie education issues across all sectors.
In 1998 The company was formed to express Aboriginal art in glass, the techniques used to produce our products include the use of kiln forming (slumping glass), sandblasting or any other technique we feel is suitable to achieve the desired result. Great pride is taken in producing unique artwork with a net result of high-quality glass products, current products including slumped Windows & Doors glass to Australian standards, Kitchen & Bathroom Splashbacks, Artistic Platters, Bowls and corporate gifts / Awards / trophies etc.
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Media Releases
Press Release #1 – 28th January 2025
Change the Date!
Press release announcing the formation of the ‘First Peoples United Together Djilang’ action group.