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26 January Feedback

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The City of Greater Geelong respectfully recognises the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners and First Nations Peoples of the Geelong (Djilang) region.

About this conversation

The City of Greater Geelong acknowledges the 26 January is traumatic for many First Nation Peoples, and with the growing support from across the community, the City has commenced a 6-month conversation in regards to 26 January.

The first stage of the conversation started with First Nations People and included online surveys, two forums in Corio and Central Geelong, and face-to-face discussions.

Almost half (45 per cent) of First Nations People who participated in the engagement made it clear that the 26 January was far from being a day of celebration and that change was needed.

The second stage of the conversation seeks to hear from the broader community, and will include this survey, a pop-up session at the Geelong Show on Friday 14 October, presentations to key groups, and a public forum on Tuesday 25 October (see the Have Your Say website for details)

The City will continue taking feedback from First Nations People and the wider community until consultation closes at the end of the year.

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