Greater Dandenong's Official Acknowledgement of Country
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.
Formal acknowledgement (extended 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 recognize 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 and present and recognizes 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.
Welcome to Country
A formal ‘Welcome to Country’ can only be delivered by the original Custodians of the land where the meeting or event is taking place. This can be organised with the Bunurong Land Council.
More information
Visit the Bunurong Land Council website for more information.