38th National Awards for Local Government

City of Greater Dandenong was the winner of the ‘Indigenous Recognition’ Category with the Wominjeka Project. This project is driven by a commitment to fostering cultural inclusivity, bridging communities, and nurturing a profound understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture. The project collaborated with four Bunurong artists to create original welcome flags for Dandenong’s Drum Theatre.

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Wyndham City Council was the winner of the ‘Creativity and Culture’ Category with the LIT light experience. Running since 2022, the council work with local creatives to showcase their work via lighting/projection in a free, high–quality and family–friendly programming for the local community.

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Also, a congratulations to Melton City Council and Banyule City Council who received honourable mentions for the following projects:

• Melton City Council - ‘Indigenous Recognition’ Category - Melton Cemetery Reflective Space
• Banyule City Council- ‘Career Starter’ Category’ - Banyule City Council Inclusive Employment Program

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