For Our Elders is the theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week from July 2-9, and the contribution of Indigenous Elders to our community is being highlighted on the Mornington Peninsula.
The 2021 Census noted there were 1794 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living in Frankston City – an increase from 1337 in the 2016 Census – and there are several events in Frankston to honour the role that Elders have played and continue to play.
A stunning public art installation called Spirit Dreaming is on display from June 15-August 26 at the Glass Cube outside the Frankston Arts Centre in Davey St; Ceberio Johnson, an Indigenous blind photographer, exhibits works from July 6; and Yimba Yumba are joining Frankston City Libraries with a fun interactive program creating a space of curiosity, wonder and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency’s Koorie Kids Playgroup meets at Montague Park Playgroup Hall in Bentley Place every Wednesday from 10.30am-1pm and caters exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. For more details, call Barb on 9108 3580.
Meanwhile, the Nairm Marr Djambana Southern Metro annual NAIDOC dinner dance/awards night will be held at Mornington Racecourse on Saturday, July 1.
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