Ballarat Koorie Engagement Action Group - KEAG, Ballarat Central (2026)

Promoting opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, information and Reconciliation action across the City of Ballarat and beyond for one and all. The group’s aim is to enhance the opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents of Ballarat. The group remains an Advisory Committee to Council, and provides a voice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander c

ommunity to Council about important issues. The main objectives of the Committee are to:

1) To advise the City of Ballarat on matters of engagement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region.

2) Oversee the implementation of Council's Reconciliation Action Plan 2014-2017.

3) Enhance and promote understanding within the Ballarat community of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, society and heritage.

4) Identify issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and develop responses in collaboration with key partners, agencies and other tiers of government.

5) Influence change processes in agencies providing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to assist in building cultural sensitivity and service integration that facilitates greater responsiveness to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

6) Advocate for and support key elements of the existing current service and support infrastructure in Ballarat for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We encourage your comments and input, but ask that you please behave in a responsible, respectful manner. If necessary, we will review and remove any comments that:

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24/05/2026

Save the Date to join us on Wednesday to mark the Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and join together to launch National Reconciliation Week 2026 in Ballarat.
There is also a stunning free exhibition at Ballarat Library featuring over 25 Perridak Arts Gallery artists curated for National Day of Healing (Sorry Day) tomorrow with BADAC/Cultural Therapeutic Support Program
At 9am this morning we start at Bridge Mall Ballarat with a short native tea and plant walk
See how you can be ‘All In’ for Reconciliation - https://ballaratfirstnations.com.au/reconciliation-week

Ballaarat Allies

🖤💛❤️ Ballarat is All In this National Reconciliation Week

The City of Ballarat is encouraging the community to go All In this National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June, joining people across Australia in taking action toward reconciliation.

The week begins with a Flag Raising Ceremony at 9.30am on Wednesday 27 May outside Ballarat Town Hall, followed by a panel discussion highlighting local efforts to advance reconciliation.

🎥 Throughout the week, a range of events will take place across Ballarat, including a free screening of Her Name is Nanny Nellie, a Gobata Dja (Caring for Country) education session, and a First Nations art exhibition at Ballarat Library.

National Reconciliation Week is a time to come together, reflect on our shared history and continue building respectful relationships with First Nations peoples.

You can explore all the local events at https://ballaratfirstnations.com.au/reconciliation-week

12/05/2026

Expressions of Interest are now open and will close at midnight on 11 June 2026.
For more information, please view the Committee Terms of Reference or contact the City of Ballarat’s Creative City team at [email protected].
Applications can be submitted through the Creative Ballarat website.
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative Koorie Youth Ballarat Koorie Youth Council

🎨💬 The City of Ballarat is inviting Expressions of Interest from community members, creative practitioners and industry representatives to join a new Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.

This new committee will play an important role in shaping the future of arts and culture in Ballarat, providing advice on strategies, policies and initiatives that support creative industries, public art and cultural participation.

Ballarat’s creative sector contributes more than $650 million annually to the local economy, and Council is seeking people with a broad range of skills, experience and perspectives to help represent and advocate for the city’s creative community.

Expressions of Interest are now open and close midnight, 11 June 2026.

👉 Find out more and apply via the Creative Ballarat website: https://www.creativeballarat.com.au/advisorycommittee?rq=advisory%20committee
📧 Enquiries: [email protected]

07/05/2026

For the next 24 hours, we're going pink on our socials in honor of Kumanjai Little Baby.🩷
We do so in solidarity with the family, the Alice Springs community, and all who are in Sorry Business.
Pink was Kumanjai Little Baby's favourite colour.
We invite you - individuals, organisations, communities - to join in showing support to her family. 🌸

26/04/2026

A deadly and important story to hear as these beginnings are shared by many Ballarat youth. There is alarming census data showing Indigenous students here leaving school, with around 50% departing in high school before year 12. Given the overt racism expressed at ANZAC day events nationwide, it is imperative that all leaders are aware of, have conversations about, and align with Closing the Gap priority reforms, as well as future opportunities in Victoria, such as Treaty’s Gellung Warl, to dismantle systemic racism through business and education frameworks.
It is a child’s right to feels safe in their own skin, to express and learn their languages and cultures and to not be harmed for taking part in age old protocols for spiritual and physical wellbeing such as smoking or water ceremony.

Ngaweeyan Maar-oo Closing the Gap Victoria
First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria
Koorie Youth Ballarat

Love this post that Obby Bedford did interviewing the formidable Judith Lovegrove. For many Indigenous people, experiencing racism is part of growing up. Judith describes how developing a strong cultural identity and strong family/social networks is important in navigating these challenges. Thank yo...

22/04/2026

The extended registration date closes Friday 24th for 18-24year olds to connect at this next level 3day event for Koorie Youth.
Please share the registration link to this cultural strengthening event to youth18-24 in your circles.
https://events.humanitix.com/koorie-youth-summit-2026-online-info-session?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23693053880&gbraid=0AAAAA_NyrMgzYCVaJXQwK_ZnNtpIYoxcv&gclid=CjwKCAjw46HPBhAMEiwASZpLRInIItwn_V8Ek66X0HotkX1it1cGe85xZsmyBnfAm-cBlKkYZ22g1RoCMsUQAvD_BwE
Ballarat LAECG Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation BADAC/Cultural Therapeutic Support Program Perridak Arts Ballarat Youth Services FedUni Aboriginal Education Centre

📣 Registrations for the Koorie Youth Sumit are closing this Friday!

Don't miss our Keynote Speakers Miss Kaninna and Sue-Anne Hunter (Commission for First Peoples’ Children). We have a jam-packed program including panels about art and Country, and take part in workshops on healing, wellbeing, relationships, and life skills—all made by and for young mob.

Register here TODAY: https://events.humanitix.com/koorie-youth-summit-2026

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