OUR AIMS
Balaangala Community Group aims to creatively bring together First Nations and non-First Nations people by:
- Building respectful and mutual relationships with local custodians, Elders and First Nations communities
- connecting with the local community
- organising a range of events and activities, both formal and informal to share the whole truth of our shared history
- connecting and caring for Country by developing and maintaining the garden place for community gatherings; sharing; listening; learning; self-reflection; discussion and collaboration
- sharing creative practice, skills, experience and knowledge between First Nations and non-First Nations people
- creating safe places for self-reflection, discussion and collaboration We advocate for First Nation peoples’ rights by:
- valuing, respecting, and promoting the position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia
- acknowledging our shared past and its effects on the social, economic, and emotional well-being of First Nations people
- listening and being willing to embrace new points of view
- exploring ways to develop relationships with remote First Nations communities
- being informed to challenge injustices and racism