Habitat for Humanity Victoria supporting NAIDOC 2023
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of the land on which Habitat for Humanity Victoria's office is based. We pay our respects to their Elders and people past and present.
About NAIDOC
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
Habitat for Humanity Victoria commits to the shared learning journey and observance of this important part of our history past, present and future. We do this through:
Organisational observance
We are on an ongoing journey of learning, participating and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities.
Practical action at Coranderrk
We are partnering with Coranderrk to support restoration of land through our corporate volunteering program. Scroll down to read more.
ReStore initiatives
We have various initiatives to celebrate and observe NAIDOC at our ReStore shop in Kilsyth South. Scroll down to find out more.
Sharing awareness
We are committed to spreading awareness and education around NAIDOC and related matters through appropriate platforms.
Volunteer program at Coranderrk
Habitat for Humanity Victoria recently began a partnership with the Wandoon Estate Aboriginal Corporation to assist with land management at Coranderrk in the Yarra Valley.
Our first volunteer day involved a team from ANZ. Volunteers spent a day doing brush-cutting and fencing. This is a first step of what we anticipate to be a meaningful ongoing partnership in learning how our mission aligns with and supports their relationship with land in Victoria. A second ANZ team undertook another volunteer day in June.
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Over the month of July 2023, we will conduct three more volunteer days with our various corporate partners. Check back soon to hear about the impact of the days and future opportunities.
ReStore initiatives
During NAIDOC week between 2 - 9 July, we are sharing some of information and artwork produced by the official NAIDOC website at different corners of our ReStores. This is our way of giving visibility to NAIDOC for our customers and volunteers to engage in their own way. Visit us at:
2/128 Canterbury Road, Kilsyth South
17 Henry Wilson Drive, Rosebud
Sharing Awareness
Habitat for Humanity Victoria commits to bringing awareness to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters where appropriate and relevant. We follow the guidance of representatives to direct us in the ways we can be of support. Firstly, we encourage every individual to read the Uluru Statement from the Heart, linked in the image or here.
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In late 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Habitat for Humanity Victoria encourages everyone to get informed about this referendum via official information sites, as linked below.
