NAIDOC 2021
This year we kicked off NAIDOC week with a bang during our flag raising ceremony. Many People attended the day in celebrating our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and raising our flags. Aunty Rose Kirby graced us by opening the “Welcome to the Country” and “Acknowledging the Traditional custodians of the land”. The 4 Elder sisters; Elvira Wighton, Sharon Johnson, Geraldine Johnson & Raylene Smith who raised the flags for us. Brenden played the Digeridoo and the clap sticks, while Richard conducted the smoking ceremony.
Aunty Susan Baxter and her young team of dancers (Mia, Harmony, Faith, Miriyan & Wayn) provided us with a traditional dance.
On our Community Day (Friday/9 July), MVAC had Coolamon Kids marquee, face painting, jumping castle, BBQ, Art display, fun children activities and basketball. Check out the photos below.
We have proudly made a substantial donation to the Robinvale Football Netball Club, reflecting its commitment to supporting local sport and community wellbeing.
MVAC, working hand in hand with Dhelk Dja Mallee Action Group and Maliyan Consulting, held the Easter Camp 2025 in Robinvale. It was fantastic to get the community involved in this annual event on the riverbank.
It has been a long hot summer, but for Indigenous children it has been the perfect opportunity to learn to swim. Our organisation is running a swimming program for First Nations children aged three and up. Find out more in this month's newsletter.
Our Aboriginal Private Rental Assistance Program (APRAP) team of Gazi Mustakim and Jessie Marson got the chance to share their expertise and connect with colleagues from across Victoria at their recent forum, held at Dardi Munwurro in Preston.
A visit from Santa was the perfect way to help our kids at the Early Learning Centre celebrate the end of 2024.
Our Coolamon Kids recently got to explore, play and learn down on the farm, thanks to Liparota Animal Farm. Read more about what's been happening at MVAC in the final newsletter of 2024!
We are continuing to celebrate 50 years of MVAC, and our latest event was our Family Fun Day!
We are celebrating 50 years of MVAC, and it was wonderful to kick off the party with an opening ceremony featuring food, Culture and memories.
We were Black, loud and proud! It was a fantastic night of fun and fashion as our community gathered for our annual NAIDOC Ball.
Our Family Fun Day was a fantastic way to celebrate NAIDOC Week for 2024, giving our community a chance to gather and have fun! Read more about it in this month's newsletter.
