Geelong’s indigenous community cooperative is preparing a range of activities for NAIDOC Week, beginning Monday.
“NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” said a spokesperson for Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative .
“Across the country, people come together for activities and events that unite us all and showcase Aboriginal culture and talent.
“In Geelong, many groups and organisations hold their own events during NAIDOC Week. The Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative will be celebrating all week, both with local events and also by joining Melbourne-based activities such as the famous NAIDOC March, a day that brings all the mobs together.”
The Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative provides health, community and family services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Geelong, Colac and the Surf Coast.
“Next year the co-operative celebrates 40 years since incorporation. That is, 40 years of providing valuable support and services,” the spokesperson said.
“The cooperative is a place where community members can experience social and cultural connectedness. It is the voice of many local Aboriginal people and provides an opportunity to celebrate culture and identity, and to promote community healing, wellbeing and self-determination.”
The spokesperson said more information about Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative was available at wathaurong.org.au.
