Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal peoples of this country are divided because the land in which we live was seized from the Aboriginal people without their consent. Since then Aboriginal people have suffered an erosion of their culture, destruction of their traditional way of life, and systematic attempts to eliminate them as separate races.
Reconciliation is the term used to describe efforts to overcome these injustices.

Geelong One Fire Reconciliation Group aims to foster and promote reconciliation in the region. “One Fire” reflects our desire to achieve the meeting of people “around the fire” in mutual respect and understanding.

Our objectives are to consult with Aboriginal Elders and community to develop policies, recommendations and action plans in pursuit of the following:

• Actively promote reconciliation in the Geelong region;
• Raise public awareness of Aboriginal history and culture, and of Aboriginal issues such as health, housing, employment, education and cultural heritage preservation;
• Work with all levels of government to identify and overcome issues contributing to Aboriginal disadvantage in health, well-being and opportunity;
• Work with the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to address local Aboriginal issues;
• Promote the integration of Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal history within the various educational bodies of the region.

For further information about reconciliation in Victoria, please see the following two websites -
Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation (ANTAR) Victoria - http://www.antarvictoria.org.au/
Reconciliation Victoria - http://reconciliationvic.org.au/

This website was funded by the City of Greater Geelong