Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges and pays respects to the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters in and around Greater Dandenong.
The Bunurong Land Council has approved a preferred Acknowledgement of Country for Council documents, meetings and events.
Why is it important to include an Acknowledgement of Country in documents, meetings and events?
Incorporating an acknowledgement recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of land. It promotes an ongoing connection to place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and shows respect for Traditional Owners.
Enquiries with Bunurong Land Council
Siobhan Meechan is facilitating the implementation of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan and coordinating regular consultation meetings with Bunurong Land Council representatives.
For further guidance around using an acknowledgement, please speak to Siobhan.
Formal Acknowledgements
Formal Acknowledgement for meetings, gatherings, workshops
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture and Country and we also pay our respects and acknowledge all Aboriginal peoples and their Elders present here today, in acknowledging their journey.
Formal Acknowledgement (short version) for emails, enewsletters, documents, letterheads, video productions
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture and Country.
Formal acknowledgement (long version) for documents, research, media, and communications
Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges and pays respects to the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters in and around Greater Dandenong.
We value and recognise local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, heritage, and connection to land as a proud part of a shared identity for Greater Dandenong.
Greater Dandenong City Council pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging and recognises their importance in maintaining knowledge, traditions, and culture in our community.
Greater Dandenong City Council also respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong Land Council as the Registered Aboriginal Party responsible for managing the Aboriginal cultural heritage of the land and waters where Greater Dandenong is situated.
Teams Background
Another way to acknowledge and pays respect is to use the below Teams background.
