Aboriginal Partnership Network Bulletin
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Please register to attend our 18th AGM
Yes, it's that time of year again. The 18th Annual General Meeting of the Geelong Region LLEN will be held on May 29th, from 9:30am - 11:30am (morning tea included).
Presentation
“In Conversation with Jen and Jack” ……….
For the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Geelong Region LLEN, we are pleased to have Jen Cromarty and Jack Nyhof in conversation, discussing living, learning and working in a clever and creative region. Facilitated by Dr Fiona Gray, Jen and Jack will explore what it means to be a clever and creative region, how our region can support young people becoming the new creatives; and how business leaders and young people can work together to create a bright future for our region.
At the conclusion of their discussion, a short Q&A will be conducted.
if you wish to attend, please RSVP to our Eventbrite link
Weenthunga Health Network
Weenthunga Health Network would like to say a HUGE thank you to Geelong Community Foundation for their support of our Nyarrn-gakgo mangkie - Geelong Program. We're very grateful to be one of their grant recipients and to have organisations and community members in our corner as we nurture the next generation of Aboriginal young women working in health
Pictured at the Award night is (L-R) Lin Oke, Executive Officer (standing in for Kylie Fox, Program Collaborator - Geelong) and Kylie Clarke, Program Leader - Geelong.
Reconciliation Digital Projections
City of Greater Geelong, together with Barwon Water, invites you to the launch of the 2019 Aboriginal Reconciliation Digital Projections
Welcome to Country and official ceremony commencing at 5.30pm, followed by digital projections at Barwon Water and then on to City Hall.
This event is being held by the City of Greater Geelong and Barwon Water to acknowledge and celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
The digital projections have been developed through the talents of many local Aboriginal artists young and old. It is a celebration of the strength and continuing culture of our local Aboriginal community.
Please click through to flyer here
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2019:
Grounded in Truth, Walk Together with Courage.
Friday 24 May 2019
5.30pm
Barwon Water Forecourt
55 Ryrie Street, Geelong
The digital projections will operate nightly, 6.00pm–11.00pm, at City Hall and Barwon Water from 24 May until 9 June 2019.
RSVP
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Please RSVP via the link below:
Reconciliation/Treaty Conversation events (Darebin and Watsonia) and Sorry Day Event for Greensborough
Discover what Treaty between the State Government and Victorian Traditional Owners means to and for you! A collaboration between radio 3KND, Darebin City Council and Banyule City Council has resulted in two unique Communicating Treaty Events for the general community.
These events will be live broadcast by 3KND. Welcome to Country will be performed by Uncle Bill Nicholson, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
BANYULE EVENT
Speakers
• Uncle Bill Nicholson, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
• Diana David, CEO of Reconciliation Victoria
• Jason Mifsud, Chairperson of Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations
• Greg Kennedy, Strategic Communications Manager, Victorian Treaty Advancement Commission
• Moderator: Charles Wells, Treaty Correspondent 3KND
Date and Time Wednesday 29 May, 6–8pm Watsonia Library
4/6 Ibbottson St, Watsonia
Booking
Book online at treatyinourcommunity.eventbrite.com.au
DAREBIN EVENT
Speakers
• Jill Gallagher, AO, Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner
• Diana David, CEO of Reconciliation Victoria
• Marcus Stewart, CEO of Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations
• Moderator: Charles Wells, Treaty Correspondent 3KND
Date and Time
Thursday 13 June, 6.30–8.30pm Preston Library
266 Gower St, Preston
Booking
Book online at treatyconversation.eventbrite.com.au or call 1300 655 355.
EVENT PARTNERS:
• 3KND
• Banyule City Council
• Darebin Libraries
• Relationships Australia Victoria
• Reconciliation Banyule
• Reconciliation Victoria
• Yarra Plenty Regional Library
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Victorian Government Royal Commission into Mental Health is now open
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System is now accepting submissions.
The terms of reference for the Commission ask us to consider some important themes relating to Victoria's mental health system. We would like to hear from you on the terms of reference.
There are two ways to make a submission to the Commission:
- provide a formal submission by uploading or sending a written, audio or video submission (including any supporting documents) in response to 11 key questions relating to the Commission's terms of reference. You can choose to respond to some or all of the questions.
- share brief comments in response to five key questions relating to the Commission's terms of reference. You can choose to respond to some or all of the questions.
Whether you are living with mental illness, caring for a loved one, working in the sector or just have a general interest in mental health – the Commission wants to hear your views and ideas for change
If you want to attach any written, video or audio attachments, you will need to complete a formal submission.
This is the Commission’s first call for submissions. The Commission will also cover other important themes throughout its term, in line with the terms of reference.
To help us focus on the areas that matter most to the Victorian community, the Commission also encourages you to put forward any areas or ideas that you consider should be explored further at the end of your submission.
All brief comments and formal submissions will inform the Commission's reports.
Formal submissions are open until 5 July 2019.
Brief comments will be open until 20 May 2019.
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