The Nillumbik Reconciliation Group grew out of an Advisory Committee delegated by the Nillumbik Shire Council to arrange a ceremony promoting Reconciliation. As a result of that Committee’s recommendations, a formal document of Acknowledgement, Apology and Commitment was presented by the Council to Wurundjeri Elders at a Gayip (the Woiwurrung word for an inter-clan gathering or ceremony) in May 1998 at Wingrove Park.
See the Youtube video of this event.
In 2008 the Council unanimously passed a Charter setting a Reconciliation framework for all Shire initiatives and activities. NRG continues to work with Council on an Action Plan promoting Reconciliation in Nillumbik.
Read Nillumbik Shire Council’s Reconciliation Charter
Read Nillumbik Reconciliation Group’s Statement of Purpose.
Read A Brief History of NRG as shared by former President, Jan Aitken
You can also contact the Group or apply for membership