The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

Goal 3: A prosperous city

Support innovative and emerging sectors

Proposed Actions:

32. Develop an action plan to support the Melbourne start-up and entrepreneurial ecosystem for Council.

33. Undertake a stakeholder event to examine the implications of the 'sharing economy' for Melbourne, as input in to 4.2.2 smart city approach.

Support businesses through marketing, events and tourism activities including a special program for Docklands

Proposed Actions:

34. Implement the business strategy to activate Docklands through a collaborative model consolidating funding, marketing, tourism activities and events.

Support the development of a vibrant social enterprise sector

Proposed Actions:

35. Implementation of Year 1 of the City of Melbourne Social Enterprise Strategy.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

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