Always was, always will be: Wadawurrung self-guided walking tour

Various locations, commencing at the Ballarat Mining Exchange

16 Lydiard Street North,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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  • 21 May–5 Jun

Explore Ballarat's history through a different lens.

A collaboration between Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) and Wadawurrung community members, this exciting self-guided walk invites you to experience the heart of Ballarat through the eyes of Wadawurrung people and the broader First Nations community who reside here.

Throughout this tour you'll explore a deeper layer of Ballarat's history, one shaped over tens of thousands of years, by countless generations, who continue to maintain a deep connection to land, sky and water today. Listen to the voices of Wadawurrung people as they share the stories and history of our community, as you walk through the streets of Ballarat.

This self-paced tour commences at the Ballarat Mining Exchange, and covers ten sites within the Ballarat's City Centre. Scan the QR codes at each site with your mobile device to access the audio content for each location, and a map link to the next site. A map outlining all ten locations and a suggested route can also be found at the event's website link.

For more information on Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation please visit the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation website.

Content: SHANNEN MENNEN

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  • Does not cater for people with access needs.

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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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