Local Aboriginal Networks (LANs) bring Aboriginal people together to set priorities, develop community plans and improve social connection.
Gathering Places are community owned and operated places that provide opportunities for people to connect and deliver services.
Maribyrnong, Hume and Whittlesea
To find out more about LANs in these areas, contact Debbie Evans:
- phone: 0409 185 831
- email: deborah.evans@dpc.vic.gov.au
How LAN members are working with Wyndham City Council
‘Don’t be scared of being involved. We have a very large Aboriginal community here in Wyndham City and we can make a very positive influence not just for our present and current community but also for our future Aboriginal community.’ Trish Williams
Urban South (St Kilda), Frankston, Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula (Hastings)
To find out more about LANs and Gathering Places in these areas, contact, Megan Prout:
- email: megan.prout@dpc.vic.gov.au
- phone: 0467 578 030
Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place in Doveton
A range of programs are being run from the gathering place for people of all ages. They are in response to feedback and the needs of the Aboriginal community. To find out more, visit the Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place Facebook .
Nairm Marr Djambana Inc. (Aboriginal Gathering Place)
Nairm Marr Djambana provides:
- Culturally safe and welcoming environment for people to connect with each other
- Located in Frankston – one of the largest Aboriginal Communities in the Bayside/Peninsula Area
- Focus on whole of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community
- Offer a range of programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to connect and strengthen culture
- Have a registered Social Enterprise – Djambana Catering
- Focuses on the Aboriginal early years and whole of family strength-based programs
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
To find out more, visit the Nairm Marr Djambana Facebook and Nairm Marr Djambana .
Willum Warrain, Mornington Peninsula
Willum Warrain provides:
- information, support and referral services
- health and wellbeing programs
- art and culture programs
- links between the Aboriginal community and the broader local community
To find out more, visit the Willum Warrain Facebook .
Northern Metro, Inner East and Healesville
To find out more about LANs and Gathering Places in these areas, contact Cathy Austin:
- phone: 0447 163 292
- email: cathy.austin@dpc.vic.gov.au
Babarrunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place
Babarrunin Beek provides:
- a dedicated space where people can come together
- a Aboriginal health team that provide a range of different services
To find out more, visit the Babarrunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Facebook page.
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place (MMIGP)
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place provides:
- A safe and welcoming environment for people to connect with cultural and each.
- Focus on whole of Aboriginal and Torres Strait community.
- Offer a range of activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to learn new skills.
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
- Based in the Eastern Metropolitan region.
To find out more, visit the Mullum website.
Reviewed 08 September 2023