Welcome
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, and pay our respects to their ancestors and descendants.
The Boon Wurrung Foundation represents the interest of the descendants of the Boon Wurrung Language group which includes the Yalukut Willam the traditional owners of the City of Port Philip.
For more information, your booking needs and feedback please go to www.boonwurrung.org.au
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.
News
PPCfR member Vivienne McCutcheon congratulates Judith ‘Aunty Jacko’ Jackson, winner of the Frances Penington Award, 2019 Victorian Government’s Social Housing Volunteer Awards.
City of Port Phillip Deputy Mayor Cr Tim Baxter presented PPCfR with a Certificate of Appreciation in acknowledgement of the group's work within the community at the Annual General Meeting, 26 November 2019.
MC Keith Gove, Diana David, CEO Reconciliation Victoria; (rear), Boon Wurrung Foundation Elder Janet Galpin; academic, author, singer/songwriter Richard Frankland. They spoke at 'Treaty-A Community Conversation' forum, St Kilda Town Hall, 22 August, hosted by PPCfR and supported by RecVic, City of Port Phillip and Reconciliation Stonnington.
The Forum guests - around 140 - listening to the speakers outlining Victoria’s Treaty process, and its ultimate significance to us all.
Among the 100+ guests at this year's Sorry Day lunch were Pirritu Brett Lee (singer); Dennis Fisher, (MC and PPCfR Co-Chair), Judith Jackson (Elder) and Diana David (CEO, Reconciliation Victoria).
Pictured at the 2018 AGM: Todd Condie, Dennis Fisher, Morris Stuart and Judith Jackson.
2018 Reconciliation Writing Competition
Congratulations to the 18 primary, secondary school students and adult winners in the 2018 Port Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation's Writing Competition who wrote on the theme 'Don't keep history a mystery'. They were joined by family, friends and teachers to receive their prizes at the awards ceremony at the Avenue Bookstore, Albert Park on 16 October.
Among them was Jeanine Arthur, presented with the $500 adult category first prize by sponsor Graeme Wilson of Wilson Agents;
and Alex Gurvich, 3rd place getter Prep Years 3-4, who received his prize from Todd Condie, Indigenous Policy Officer at the City of Port Phillip.
All the finalists received a certificate, prize money and a complimentary copy of the booklet showcasing all the winning entries.
Download a copy of the booklet here
2018 National Sorry Day Lunch
Singer/story teller Dave Arden captivated the 100 plus guests at PPCfR's 2018 Sorry Day lunch at the South Melbourne Community Centre held on 25 May.
Dennis Fisher, Judith Jacko Jackson, Rosemary Rule, Gael Wilson, Leila Gurruwiwi, Richard Frankland, John Wayne Parsons outside the StKilda Town Hall for the 20th year celebrations of the formation of PPCfR.
guests inside the StKilda Town Hall ballroom for the 20th year celebrations of PPCfR
John Wayne Parsons and Richard Franklin on stage performing for the 20th year of PPCfR celebrations
Aunty Jacko, Todd Condie (drawing the lucky door prizes) & Digby Hannah (choir conductor) on stage at StKilda Town Hall for the 20th anniversary celebrations of PPCfR
At the Reconciliation Group Writing Competition awards night 22/11/16. Front: Clare Bradford (judge), Graeme Wilson, Graeme Wilson Real Estate. Elder Judith Jackson, Back: Rosemary Rule (Co-Chair), Jess Allender, Indigenous Coordinator, St Kilda Park Primary School; Todd Condie, Indigenous Policy Officer, City of Port Phillip.
Some of the 80 guests who attended the lunch commemorating National Sorry Day, 26 May 2015, at the South Melbourne Community Centre.
Guests Kate Munro and Sandy Greenwood with singers Brett Lee and Maurial Spearim at National Sorry Day lunch, 26 May 2015, at the South Melbourne Community Centre.
Daniel, Jack Charles and Todd Condie, at the 2014 AGM
Speakers at the Constitutional Reform forum, 29th May, 2014 from left: Richard Frankland, Daphne Yarram, Ian Hamm and Melinda Cliento.
At the 2013 AGM from left: Fred Gesha (COPP); Aunty Judith ‘Jacko’ Jackson, Edward Jackson (rear), Todd Condie (COPP).
Cr Serge Thomann, BoonWurrung Elder Carolyn Briggs, MLC Sue Pennicuik and singer Allyson Walker at the 2013 Sorry Day Lunch
Elder Judith ‘Jacko’ Jackson with special guest Kyle Vander-Kuyp at PPCfR’s AGM, 18/9/2012.
Rosemary Rule, Kyle Vander-Kuyp & Noelleen Ward, PPCfR 2012 AGM.
Kyle Vander-Kuyp with PPCfR members at the 2012 AGM.
Aunty Judith Jackson welcomes guests to the 2012 Sorry Day lunch.
Local community enjoy opera performed by Tiriki Onus as part of the 2012 PPCfR Sorry Day lunch.
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.
Cr Serge Thomann, elder Judith 'Jacko' Jackson with Sue Pennicuik, MLC, Southern Metropolitan region, at the Sorry Day lunch hosted by PPCfR on 25 May 2012.
Mayor Rachel Powning, Boonwurrung elder Carolyn Briggs and Todd Condie, COPP Indigenous Policy Officer. Sorry Day 2011 lunch.
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 members participate in the Aboriginal Heritage Walk at the Royal Botanical Gardens, May 6, 2012.