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We respectfully caution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers that this website contains images of people who may have passed away.

The taken exhibition & video Ballarat library

Photographic Exhibition and 15minute lunch time movie EXTENDED to MID JUNE

The City of Ballarat Koorie Engagement Action Group Advisory Committee invited Community one and all to commemorate National Day of Healing  with a powerful photographic exhibition as requested by Ballarat Elder and Stolen Generation survivor Uncle Murray Harrison. 


This exhibition was one of the first to be shown up on the Ballarat Library's new hanging spaces and was up for the Official Opening of the newly refurbished Ballarat Library.


The selection of the Taken photographs on exhibition features local and national Stolen Generations victims from across Australia.


Don't forget your library card or ID to take out a copy this beautiful book new to the Central Highlands collection - The Taken


OPENING - 2pm, Sunday 26th May - 178 Doveton St, Ballarat Central

  • Uncle Al Harris healing Yidaki and speech. MC Sarah Jane Hall, Healthy Mind & Soul
  • Photographer Talk with David G. Jones and Local Community Members featured in exhibition - Aunty Charmaine Clarke and Peter Kennedy Jnr.          
  • Sorry Day badge making with City of Ballarat Youth Eventsters
  • THE TAKEN 15minute video installation screening daily 

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NAIDOC 2024

National Reconciliation Week 2024

National Reconciliation Week 2024

 A NAIDOC installation in Ballarat's umbrella lane - umbrellas in red yellow and black
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National Reconciliation Week 2024

National Reconciliation Week 2024

National Reconciliation Week 2024

Ballarat Aboriginal community member participating in a Smoking Ceremony for Reconciliation Week
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IMPACT FOR EQUITY SPEAKER SERIES Monday June 11th 7 -8:30pm

A CONVERSATION ON TRUTH-TELLING

National Reconciliation Week’s theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will and must continue. 

Since the referendum, Teach For Australia and its staff have been reflecting on the devastating outcome and the significance of this moment in Australia's history. What has been made clear and what we have heard from First Nations communities, leaders and people, is the need to centre Truth-Telling, Cultural Safety and Anti-Racism as fundamental and foundational steps in pursuit of the idea of reconciliation.  

With this and the theme “Now more than ever” in mind, we will be hosting a panel discussion with First Nations leaders and educators and allies to discuss the question:  

What is Truth-Telling and how can schools, organisations and individuals undertake this process? 

Areas/Questions to explore: 

What is Truth-telling? 

What role does Truth-telling play in the pursuit of reconciliation?   

What does Truth-telling look like as a process/ in action? 

How can each of us support a Truth-telling process? 


SPEAKERS:

Brent Ryan - Director of Engagement, Support and Communications, Yoorrook Justice CommissionJM


Jean McMahon- First Nations Strategic and Partnership Lead, Loddon Mallee Health NetworkSW


Shelley Ware- Media presenter, Keynote Speaker, Education SpecialistSM


Santino Merino - Head of English, St Philip's College, Mparntwe (Alice Springs)


TO REGISTER - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/38e197d6-a922-4b00-8507-c3508d5dcb69@4654ea87-6de7-4c3c-9a3a-0b09c88ed897
 

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/beb944a6-8121-4b1f-882c-7737b7f905b7@e8bdd6f7-fc18-4e48-a55

The Arthur Rylah Institute will be hosting a hybrid seminar Working together to understand the impacts of Cultural Burning at 1pm on Monday 27 May. 

This seminar will feature Blair Gilson (Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation) who will tell us about the cultural burning program on Wadawurrung Country and its cultural significance. 

This will be followed by Dr Brad Farmilo (ARI) who will discuss the monitoring element of the project, and what we have learned so far.

To watch the Recording
National Reconciliation Week logo stating 'Now more than ever'

National Reconciliation Week - Monday 27th May 2024

10:30am City of Ballarat Flag-raising and Wadawurrung Cultural Ceremony to mark the beginning of National Reconciliation Week 2024 for one and all at 225 Sturt St, Ballarat Central. 

Followed by Morning Tea Yarning Circle "Reconciliation Action - what's happening in Ballarat?"  Ballarat Town Hall Trench Room

Find out more

Stay tuned for updates to local National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC 2024 events

Ballarat Reconciliation Events

The Taken Exhibition and Video

City of Ballarat Flag Raising followed by Morning Tea Yarning Circle

City of Ballarat Flag Raising followed by Morning Tea Yarning Circle

BALLARAT LIBRARY EXHIBITION


EXTENDED  to MID JUNE



BALLARAT LIBRARY EXHIBITION


EXTENDED  to MID JUNE


New Book in the Library cataloque is complemented this Reconcilational Week with David G. Jones' photos featuring national and local Stolen Generations survivors. Uncle Murray Harrison calls for you to share this event and to head down and have a look at this collection of powerful images.  

EXTENDED EXHIBITION DATES


FREE


BALLARAT LIBRARY 

DOVETON ST

City of Ballarat Flag Raising followed by Morning Tea Yarning Circle

City of Ballarat Flag Raising followed by Morning Tea Yarning Circle

City of Ballarat Flag Raising followed by Morning Tea Yarning Circle

Monday 27th May

10:30am Flag raising and Wadawurrung Ceremony to mark the Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and the beginning of National Reconciliation Week followed by 11am - 12:15pm:

Morning Tea and Yarning Circle event hosted upstairs at the Trench Room, 

Ballarat Town Hall. Speakers:

  1. Yarrowee River Heritage Project
  2. Yarning Garden
  3. Ballarat Allies 
  4. KEAG Advisory Committee

Create space at your place – gardening for wildlife

City of Ballarat Flag Raising followed by Morning Tea Yarning Circle

Create space at your place – gardening for wildlife

Free Guided Tour

Wednesday 29 May 11.00 am

 45 - 60 minutes 

Dress for all weather

Enjoy the trees and beautiful floral beds of the Botanic Gardens on this guided tour to discover simple ways we can create a safe haven for local native plants and animals in our own gardens. Learn why this is important and how to join the growing band of Garde

Free Guided Tour

Wednesday 29 May 11.00 am

 45 - 60 minutes 

Dress for all weather

Enjoy the trees and beautiful floral beds of the Botanic Gardens on this guided tour to discover simple ways we can create a safe haven for local native plants and animals in our own gardens. Learn why this is important and how to join the growing band of Gardeners For Wildlife.

Venue: Ballarat Botanic Gardens; Meet outside between the Robert Clark Centre and Conservatory (Large Glass House)

Ages: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Other: Maximum 20 participants. 

  

Wheelchair accessible tour (some paths can be boggy after rains.)


Free take home information


Contact: anita.kane88@gmail.com

G4WB Facebook Page

Facing Up @ WPAC #NRW2024 special event

CANCELLED EVENT Sunshine Club by Wesley Enoch

Create space at your place – gardening for wildlife

Theatre Event

Tuesday 28th May 7pm

45min play followed by a Q&A


 For community members, educators, secondary and tertiary school groups, and local government representatives and officials committed to learning more about reconciliation, "Facing Up" offers a powerful platform for reflection, dialogue, and collective action. Don't miss this ch

Theatre Event

Tuesday 28th May 7pm

45min play followed by a Q&A


 For community members, educators, secondary and tertiary school groups, and local government representatives and officials committed to learning more about reconciliation, "Facing Up" offers a powerful platform for reflection, dialogue, and collective action. Don't miss this chance to be part of this experience during Reconciliation Week.   


 FACING UP by Lynden Nicholls combines historical records and personal stories to create a compelling theatrical experience. The play presents familiar events, such as the 1967 referendum, the enquiry into Aboriginal deaths in custody, and the Tent Embassy, while also revealing lesser-known, powerful moments that evoke a sense of urgency for change and progress. 

 

DURATION

45 minute show with a 30 minute Q and A

WARNINGS

Facing Up references some incidents in First Nations history that could be upsetting to some.

Suitable for a general audience.


Facing Up in partnership with Wendouree Performing Arts Centre discounted tickets for #NRW2024 

 

CREDITS

WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Lynden Nicholls

CAST
Trudy Fatnowna Edgeley
Zerene Jaadwa
Shannon Nicholls

CULTURAL ADVISER
Tammy Gilson

EDUCATION PACKAGE

Hermione Higgins and Deb Lowah Clark
(available on request)

Discounted Tickets
Sunshine club poster showing leading couple with The Sunshine Club words in the background.  A young

CANCELLED EVENT Sunshine Club by Wesley Enoch

CANCELLED EVENT Sunshine Club by Wesley Enoch

CANCELLED EVENT Sunshine Club by Wesley Enoch

CANCELLED EVENT 

One show only at 

Ballarat Civic HalL

 

SWING INTO THE SUNSHINE CLUB WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ROMANCES BLOOM.

HIT Productions is proud to be presenting this important Australian work in Ballarat.

It’s the summer of 1946, and the war is over. Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle has spent years fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with 

CANCELLED EVENT 

One show only at 

Ballarat Civic HalL

 

SWING INTO THE SUNSHINE CLUB WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ROMANCES BLOOM.

HIT Productions is proud to be presenting this important Australian work in Ballarat.

It’s the summer of 1946, and the war is over. Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle has spent years fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with troops from all over Australia, but when he steps onto the Brisbane wharf he finds some things haven’t changed. 

Filled with hope and defiance, Frank sets up his own ballroom, The Sunshine Club, where everyone is invited to meet, mingle and sway the night away.

Queensland Theatre audiences first fell in love with The Sunshine Club in 1999. The First Nations artists behind it are now household names. Just when the world needs a beacon of hope, this glorious musical classic is here to leave you grinning and tapping your toes. 

Get Your Tickets

Healing (Sorry Day) and Truth-telling

Ballarat Schools Sorry Day Event

The Taken - Photo Exhibition Acknowledging Stolen Generations

The Taken - Photo Exhibition Acknowledging Stolen Generations

Annual collaborative event by Loreto College Ballarat, St Patrick's College and Damascus College to mark National Sorry Day.


Friday 24th May 

9:30am Official Welcome and Smoking Ceremony

10am Sorry Day Service and VIP Guest Speaker

10:30am Morning tea for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and community members, students and their families.


Contact: Nicolle Orr NOrr@loreto.vic.edu.au


The Taken - Photo Exhibition Acknowledging Stolen Generations

The Taken - Photo Exhibition Acknowledging Stolen Generations

The Taken - Photo Exhibition Acknowledging Stolen Generations

JOIN US @ Ballarat Central Library

178 Doveton St  


Sunday 26th May 2024 

to mark 

National Day of Healing across #NRW2024

NOW UNTIL MID JUNE 


THE TAKEN - Photographic Exhibition 

by David G. Jones in collaboration with Stolen Generations survivors of Australia and will be up on show until 5th June  2024.


Event co-designed with survivor and 

Ballarat Elder Uncle Murray Harrison. 

#NRW2024 #LocalStories #StolenGenerations

#SorryDay


contact: lenkavanderboom@ballarat.vic.gov.au

or 

Ballarat Library

PARRWANG LIFTS THE SKY VICTORIAN OPERA

The Taken - Photo Exhibition Acknowledging Stolen Generations

PARRWANG LIFTS THE SKY VICTORIAN OPERA

Poster of Parrwang Lifts the Sky showing Parrwang the Magpie.

Friday 24th May 1pm and 7pm 


Saturday 25th May - 2pm


Victorian Opera is once again proud to present this family show, inspired by the Wadawurrung story of Parrwang, the courageous magpie who saved the world.


 Parrwang Lifts The Sky is part Victoria Opera's family and education program 

at Ballarat Civic Hall as part of 

Ballarat Heritage Festival


Based on an original creation story from Wadawurrung Country.



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