2018 National Reconciliation Event coming up in Brimbank and Marbyrnong

Reconciliation Walk Thursday 31 May 2018, 10.45am – 12.30pm Duke St Community House, 27 Duke Street, Sunshine walking to Matthews Reserve. The National Reconciliation Week is a key activity in the Reconciliation movement’s strategy to support Australians in making progress in the reconciliation dimension Historical Acceptance. Organised in partnership with Brimbank and Maribyrnong Interfaith Network this event will include lunch and activities at Matthews Hill Reserve including Traditional Games, Aboriginal face-painting and arts and crafts. Hamsa Farah, a member of the Brimbank Maribyrnong Interfaith Network, Environmental Scientist and a Somali Muslim community member, will relate his understanding of the Muslim faith to the building reconciliation with Aboriginal people. Find out more about other community events during the National Reconciliation Week.  For more information contact Raewyn Afu at Brimbank City Council on 9249 4458 or visit the events page. Copyright © 2018 Maribyrnong City Council, All rights reserved. The Brimbank and Maribyrnong Interfaith Network (BMIN) The Brimbank and Maribyrnong Interfaith Network (BMIN) is a network open to all religious groups to promote interfaith and intercultural initiatives between different faith and cultural groups in the neighbouring municipalities of Brimbank and Maribyrnong. This network is open to all individuals and groups who are interested in and support the aims and principles (link) of the network. The Brimbank Maribyrnong Interfaith Committee is made up of members of various faith groups from Brimbank and Maribyrnong. Officially launched on 9 December 2010, the BMIN is a joint initiative between Brimbank and Maribyrnong Councils and Faith Community Leaders, with the support of the Victorian Multicultural Commission and Victoria Police. Our mailing address is: Maribyrnong City Council Corner Hyde and Napier Streets, (61 Napier Street) Footscray, Vic 3011 Australia Add us to your address book

Make a Change with Children's Ground and Black Rock Band

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It is my privilege to invite you to a very special celebration for our friends, family and community of supporters in Melbourne. Join Children's Ground and the Black Rock Band at the Melba Spiegeltent to "Make a Change" in 2018. Stand with Australia's First Nations communities during National Reconciliation Weekwho rise every day to create a better future for their children and families. Inspired by the dynamic and talented Black Rock Band, who will perform on the night, this will be a night for all generations. Share in the journey of Arrernte Elders who are leading the way for the next generation of children in Central Australia and the young Bininj men from the Black Rock Band (Kakadu West Arnhem) who have emerged as champions for social justice, navigating their own personal challenges to bring about change for their communities. We will celebrate all of you who make Children’s Ground possible. All are welcome so please share this invitation with friends, family and anyone you think may be interested as we are inviting new change makers to join us.

Head to our 'Make a Change' event on Facebook, click 'going', invite your friends and stay informed as we get closer to the date.  If you can't make in on the night, but want to stand with us and make a change, donate to Children's Ground via our website.  All proceeds go directly towards the work of Children's Ground - towards honouring the wisdom and talents in First Nations communities and supporting their leaders who are driving the change for their children and their families and future generations. We really hope to see you there.  With Love,  Jane Vadiveloo CEO, Children's Ground  Children's Ground: Make a ChangeatThe Melba Spiegeltent 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066