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Cultural heritage and education
The indigenous groups who state their strong traditional links to the land that the City of Port Phillip covers are:
- Boon Wurrung Language People
- Wurundjeri Tribe
- Bunurong Language People
The Kulin Nation Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (contact details below) represents their interests in this area. They are the first contact for advice and information regarding welcoming ceremonies and other Indigenous cultural issues.
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Education
Centre for Indigenous Education, University of Melbourne (CIE) - www.services.unimelb.edu.au/cie Telephone: (03) 8344 7722
The centre is the main focus for the recruitment and support of indigenous students at the University of Melbourne.
Institute of Koorie Education, Deakin University - www.deakin.edu.au/ike
Providing courses for indigenous students, the Institute focuses on training Koorie graduates. Increasingly it is also helping educators to integrate indigenous perspectives into mainstream courses. Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Waurn Ponds 3217. Telephone: (03) 5227 2538
Koorie Education Development Unit (KEDU) 2nd Floor, 33 St Andrew's Place, East Melbourne PO Box 4367 Melbourne 3001. Telephone (03) 9637 2308
Koorie Heritage Trust Inc conducts historical research. It has a permanent Koorie exhibition as well as travelling shows exhibiting both historical and contemporary material. 234-236 Flinders Lane Melbourne 3000. Telephone (03) 9639 6555
Kulin Nation Cultural Heritage Organisation represents the tribes within the Kulin Nation and deals with cultural heritage issues such as site protection & maintenance, educational programs, community requests and information retrieval. Suite 1, 241 Thomas Street ,Dandenong 3175.
Mirimbiak Nations Aboriginal Corporation Telephone (03) 9321 5300
Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI) - www.vaeai.org.au
Promoting culturally relevant educational programs that reinforce Koorie identity. It also aims to provide to the wider community an awareness of Koorie cultures and aspirations. 49 Brunswick Street (corner Gertrude Street) Fitzroy 3065. Postal address: PO Box 1483 Collingwood 3066. Telephone (03) 9416 3833
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages is the state body responsible for the retrieval, revival and ultimately the maintenance of Victorian Aboriginal languages. 238 High Street, Northcote 3070. Telephone (03) 9482 6138
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Significant sites
Significant sites are those registered with Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and protected by the Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Heritage Protection Act 1994 and the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.
Protected sites of cultural significance in Port Phillip
a contemporary meeting place. Corner Fitzroy Street & Jacka Boulevard & Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda
Corroboree Tree - pre European site for traditional gatherings. Albert Park Lake environs. Managed by Parks Victoria
Point Ormond - food gathering, midden site pre-European. Esplanade, Elwood
See the  Significant Sites Map for location details.
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More information
Kulin Nation Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation Suite 1, 241 Thomas Street, Dandenong 3175. Telephone (03) 9793 5922 / (03) 9793 1735, fax (03) 9793 2800
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) - the Victorian Government's central point of advice on all aspects of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. See: www1.dvc.vic.gov.au/aav/.
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713.
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