Aboriginal Melbourne

05/08/2025

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝟒 – 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
This week is Wurundjeri Week, a time to recognise and celebrate the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin.

Wurundjeri Week is close to another significant date - the anniversary of the passing of William Barak. A revered Wurundjeri Ancestor, Barak was Ngurungaeta (leader) of the Wurundjeri people from 1874, to his passing on 15 August 1903.

We proudly acknowledge Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung as Traditional Owners of much of the land we govern and thank them for their leadership and care for this Country.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝
Learn more about Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung history, culture, ancestors, language, significant places and achievements by visiting the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation website (https://bit.ly/3R2pJa3).

Check out our Children's libraries with Wurundjeri Authors' books on display and plenty of colouring in pages and activities (https://bit.ly/3B1s8xQ).

03/08/2025

Calling all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives - City of Melbourne’s Aboriginal Arts Grants are now open!

Grants of up to $20,000 are available to support local creatives share their stories and talent through all art forms including performance art, dance, theatre, music, writing and visual art. Applications close 28 September.

melbourne.vic.gov.au/aboriginalartsgrants

📷 Glen Shea, Three Magpies Perched in a Tree. Image by Darren Gill 2024

28/07/2025

📣 Mob in the arts! Want to get stronger at writing grants? This free training can help you tell your story and back your ideas. Deadly opportunity to yarn about funding and get the support you need 🎨

Are you keen to learn more about grant writing with the support of ILBIJERRI Theatre Company and City of Melbourne professionals?

We are teaming up to host a series of two informal grant writing workshops at the ILBIJERRI offices in Collingwood Yards on Monday August 4 and Wednesday August 6.

Coinciding with City of Melbourne’s 2026 Aboriginal Arts Grants, opening Friday 1 August, each session will cover useful information about the grant writing process. Including how to communicate your ideas, formulate budgets, develop support material and seek letters of support.

The workshops will also be an opportunity to meet the ILBIJERRI and CoM Arts Grants teams in person, and have one-on-one chats about your creative work and the application process.

Bookings are encouraged but not required.

Full details:
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company & City of Melbourne Aboriginal Arts Grants Workshops

4 August and 6 August from 10 to 4pm

Collingwood Yards, Unit 104/30 Perry Street, Collingwood

Read more and register here: https://www.ilbijerri.com.au/programs/footprints/

08/07/2025

NAIDOC in the City is this Friday!

Join us from 1pm at Fed Square for a free celebration of music, culture, and community. Featuring a powerhouse lineup, the KHT NAIDOC Market, workshops, Elders Lounge, kids’ activities, AFL/AFLW pop-up, delicious food stalls, and much more.

https://www.facebook.com/share/15qtsEpMw1/

01/07/2025

NAIDOC Week kicks off this Sunday! Join us as we celebrate Aboriginal culture, community and achievement with our exciting program of free events from 6-13 July. From live music and arts at NAIDOC in the City, to a range of fun library events including reading parties, Wurundjeri children’s workshop, a First Nations film screening, native painting workshop, and much more.

Explore the full program at melbourne.vic.gov.au/naidoc-week

04/06/2025

Have you helped promote cultural understanding in Melbourne’s Aboriginal community?

🏆 Enter the Melbourne Awards – Aboriginal Melbourne (ganbu guljin)* category and celebrate the stories of strength, culture and connection.

Applications close on 20 June. https://bit.ly/4dIxgGu

30/05/2025

27/05/2025

Join us for National Reconciliation Week from 27 May - 3 June. This is a time for us to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements – and to explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

We’re excited to welcome Jodie Sizer for our Oration, along with a range of events across our libraries and an exciting free Mabo Day Concert at Fed Square on 3 June. To learn more or watch Jodie's oration following the event, keep an eye out on our website: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/national-reconciliation-week

20/05/2025

Planning a free event in Melbourne for 2026? Apply now for funding through the City of Melbourne’s Event Partnership Program.

Create memorable moments, build community spirit, and bring your event to life.

Applications close 30 May.

https://bit.ly/4k2q8XJ

19/05/2025

We're excited to welcome Jodie Sizer as Orator for our National Reconciliation Week Oration on 28 May. This annual event brings together First Nations leaders, community, government representatives and partners in the spirit of reconciliation, truth-telling and strength.

If you're interested in joining us for this special event, please contact our Aboriginal Melbourne team on [email protected].
Bookings are essential.

09/04/2025

We are planning for the future and want you to be part of it. From those who live, work, connect and visit narrm/Melbourne, register your interest to come have a yarn and tell us what matters to you. You can also have your say by completing our quick online survey.

Get involved by Monday 21 April.
https://participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/m2050-vision

07/04/2025

Returning for its fifth festival, YIRRAMBOI features more than 400 First Nations creatives across 180 performances at more than 40 venues from 1 to 11 May.

YIRRAMBOI festival is a celebration of cultural expressions, identity, unity, and truth, pushing boundaries and redefining First Nations art.

Check out the program and book tickets today at www.yirramboi.com.au