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Australia Day 2025 Community Grant We Akon Dilinja Mourning Reflection

Published 27 January 2025

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We Akon Dilinja Mourning Reflection

We-Akon Dilinja Mourning Reflection is a dawn ceremony bringing the community together to honor the rich, diverse culture of First Peoples.

We-Akon Dilinja Mourning Reflection is a dawn ceremony bringing the community together to honor the rich, diverse culture of First Peoples. It acknowledges the complexities and differing perspectives surrounding the significance of January 26. The City of Port Phillip acknowledges the $15,000 Australia Day Council grant to support the delivery of this event.