Reconciliation Acknowledgement Statement

Council adopted a Reconciliation Acknowledgement Statement in 2005 to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of the land now known as Stonnington.

In September 2007 the Statement was revised to include acknowledgement of the Boonwurrung based on the findings of Stonnington's Indigenous History (2006).

The acknowledgement is read at Council meetings and civic events including formal Council meetings, Citizenship ceremonies, Mayoral and Civic receptions, official openings of Council buildings and official occasions where the Mayor is present. 

Reconciliation Acknowledgement Statement:

"Welcome to the City of Stonnington.

We acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional land of the Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri people and offer our respects to the elders past and present.  We recognise and respect the cultural heritage of this land."