Whitehorse City Council has a long-standing commitment to reconciliation and encouraging respectful relationships between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians.

Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Wurundjeri connection to this land dates back more than 40,000 years, and evidence of this connection still exists today.  

On this page:

• Whitehorse National Sorry Day Flag Raising Ceremony
• Reconciliation Week 
• Reconciliation Advisory Committee

National Sorry Day

In honour of National Sorry Day, Whitehorse City Council hosts an annual Flag Raising Ceremony each year. National Sorry Day is held in May every year to recognise and acknowledge members of the Stolen Generations, as well as the historic apology speech given in 2008 to members of the Stolen Generations. National Sorry Day also marks the start of National Reconciliation Week.

Whitehorse Sorry Day Flag Raising Ceremony  

When: Monday 26 May 2025  
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm  
Where: Whitehorse City Council  
Nangnak Garden (rear of the Council offices)  
379–399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading  

Join us for this special event to acknowledge the impact of Australian historical policies, practices and attitudes have on First Nations people.

Following the ceremony, we will host a discussion of First Peoples’ artwork, including the Nocturnal Animals Sculpture and other works on display at The Round.
 
Learn more about the event and register if you'd like the attend.

Council's National Sorry Day Flag Raising event marks the first of our activities we are hosting throughout Reconciliation Week. 

Reconciliation Week

National Sorry Day is the start of Reconciliation Week, which runs annually from 27 May to 3 June. This year’s Reconciliation Week theme is 'Bridging Now to Next'.

Contact

For more information about these events and activities, contact: Maureen D’Arcy, Community Strengthening Officer, Maureen.D’Arcy@whitehorse.vic.gov.au. 

Whitehorse Reconciliation Advisory Committee

The Whitehorse Reconciliation Advisory Committee is a Council committee that oversees the development and implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan. The Whitehorse Reconciliation Advisory Committee consists of Aboriginal people, service providers, community representatives, government departments, and other organisations.

The Whitehorse Reconciliation Advisory Committee provides Council with strategic advice on recognition and reconciliation issues relating to initiatives, services, activities, functions and facilities.

For more information contact the Community Strengthening Officer: Maureen.D'Arcy@whitehorse.vic.gov.au