Whittlesea Reconciliation Group
Whittlesea Reconciliation Group
(WRG) is a community-based committee. It meets regularly to discuss issues, opportunities, initiatives and programs that impact Aboriginal peoples living in the City of Whittlesea.
The WRG is guided by its vision and purpose.
Vision
A connected community respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia, their history and culture through actions supporting reconciliation.
Purpose
To operate as a key reference group to Council and create opportunities to increase understanding of Aboriginal peoples and cultures by bringing all people together to support reconciliation.
Membership
WRG has 20 members and three supporting Council officers. The group is made up of:
- 10 Aboriginal members (voting)
- eight non-Aboriginal members (voting)
- the Mayor of the day and one City of Whittlesea councillor (voting)
- three Council officers (supporting non-voting ex-officio members).