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.

National Reconciliation Week 2025

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Get to know the oldest continuing culture on Earth and check out our National Reconciliation events across the city that promote truth-telling, healing and change.

Explore City of Melbourne’s range of National Reconciliation Week events here, including a free Mabo Day concert at the Edge, Fed Square, on 3 June.

Or drop in to one of our libraries to explore Bridging Now to Next events, including community installation, Bush Kinder, singing, dancing and story time, and our First Nations voices reading list.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

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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