Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation

The Logo:
PPCfR commissioned Indigenous artist Susan Naden to design a logo for the group. It was to reflect Indigenous and non-Indigenous people coming together and the Port Phillip area with its land, sea and parks and resulted in the two figures surrounded by black, brown and white-coloured 'hands' that are often used as a symbol of reconciliation, and colours of the land, sea and parks.

Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month 6.30pm,
South Melbourne Town Hall Community Hub.
Entry is from Fishley Street, through a red door near a plaque with our name on it. Ring buzzer to gain access and we will let you in. Open to all.
Enquiries: rule@comcen.com.au

Next meeting:

Tuesday, 15 May, 6.30pm,
South Melbourne Town Hall Community Hub, Fishley Street, off Bank Street, South Melbourne.

All welcome.
For further information,
9699 8804
contact Rosemary,
0418 675 734

PPCfR gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Port Phillip

National Day of Healing/Sorry Day lunch.
Friday, 25th May

12.30pm at South Melbourne Community Centre, with special guest performer opera singer Tiriki Onus.

Food provided.
Entry by gold coin donation. Bookings/information - contact 9699 8804 or email rule@comcen.com.au

'concerned australians'
In response to concern that the package of legislation under the Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER) is racially discriminate, many Indigenous elders and distinguished people around the country, backed by the group 'concerned australians,' is lobbying the United Nations to have Racial Discrimination Act, suspended under the NTER, fully reinstated.
This is the recently released 'Statement to the Australian government by non-Indigenous Australians and the plea to the People of Australia from the Elders' expressing their concerns.

For further information, visit www.concernedaustralians.com

Welcome

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, and pay our respects to their ancestors and descendants.

History

Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation Inc. (PPCfR) is a voluntary, not for profit community group. It began in 1997 at a public meeting, at St Kilda Town Hall, convened by Jacki Willox and attended by hundreds of people, including politicians, councillors, indigenous musicians and general public.

Objectives

* To maintain local awareness of the reconciliation agenda, recognising that information, understanding and community discussion are integral to the process.
*promoting an understanding of the history of Aboriginal people, particularly in our local area.

Mrs Dorothy Blair, widow of renowned opera singer Harold Blair, with PPCfR member Liz Brumer, at the April meeting.
Mrs Dorothy Blair (right), widow of renowned opera singer Harold Blair, pictured with PPCfR member Liz Brumer, was the special guest at our April meeting.

Council Support

We receive strong support from the mayor and councillors of the City of Port Phillip and an annual Community Services Grant that enables us to continue with a range of public activities. We salute Todd Condie's appointment as Indigenous Policy Officer and his work developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for the Council.

City of Port Phillip Mayor Rachel Powning, Boonwurrung elder Carolyn Briggs and Todd Condie, COPP Indigenous Policy Officer, at the 2011 Sorry Day lunch Mayor Rachel Powning, Boonwurrung elder Carolyn Briggs and Todd Condie, COPP Indigenous Policy Officer. Sorry Day 2011 lunch.
PPCfR members gather in Port Melbourne November, 2010

Strengths

Strong affiliations with key organisations such as Reconciliation Victoria and Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation.
A vital commitment to the reconciliation process.
Our informative monthly newsletter, Mungo, keeps members abreast of the latest news and events.

PPCfR Tour Melbourne Royal Botanical Gardens with Den the Fish
PPCfR members participate in the Aboriginal Heritage Walk at the Royal Botanical Gardens, May 6, 2012.

mother & daughter craft makers at Yalukit Wilam Ngargee February, 2010.

Emely & Sharee with the materials to make the bracelets at Yalukit Wilam Ngargee February, 2010.

hand-crafted bracelet at Yalukit Wilam Ngargee February, 2010.