Wagga Wagga City Council firmly believes in providing culturally appropriate services to the Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri and First Nations community. Our Cultural Protocols are an important part of that as it refers to the customs, lore and codes of behaviours that we are committed to. Protocols are an important part of all cultures and are in place to ensure people behave and interact in an appropriate manner.
Observing Cultural Protocols of a community demonstrates respect for the cultural traditions, history and diversity of that community. It illustrates a willingness to acknowledge that the processes and procedures of one cultural community are equally valid and worthy of the same respect as one's own cultural protocols.
This document outlines the principal framework for understanding, respecting and engaging with Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri and First Nations community people, cultures and heritage through:
- Respect;
- First Nations control; and
- Communications, consultations, consent and confidentiality.
The document is currently being renewed and undergoing consultation with First Nations Elders, Cultural Knowledge Holders and community.
Community Consultation
Mawang Gaway is the group was founded by Aunty Isabel Reid.
Mawang Gaway in Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri language means "all together, come here".
These meetings are currently co-chaired by Aunty Cheryl Penrith, Aunty Mary Atkinson, and Aunty Jackie Ingram and Uncle James Ingram.
If you are an organisation that would like to be added to the Mawang Gaway agenda please contact Bernard Higgins at wwmawanggaway@gmail.com or via Facebook here: www.facebook.com/WaggaAboriginalConsultativeGroup
This meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 10am -12pm.
It is an information sharing meeting for Aboriginal service providers within Wagga Wagga and for non-First Nations people in roles that work closely with the Aboriginal community.
If you would like to present an item to the meeting or be added to the WWAI mailing list, you will need to the chairpersons via the below email.
Contact details:
Co-chaired by Maxine Honeysett and Rosie Powell
Email: wagga.aboriginalinteragency@gmail.com