Metro Region

The Metro region covers Melbourne and the major outer towns of Lilydale, Sunbury, Melton, Whittlesea, Hastings, Rosebud, Wonthaggi, Leongatha and many towns and suburbs in between. The Metro region is rich in history and proud in culture. Our people have been here for tens of thousands of years. Our lands and waters are sacred and Country has nourished us since time immemorial.

We acknowledge our ancestors. We’re here to continue their legacy, and the fight of our Elders and old people. Now Treaty is a reality, we invite Community in the Metro region to continue engaging with us and providing your much-needed ideas and feedback.

Metro Region Events

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Metro Region

Cheltenham Library Treaty Talk with Members For Metro Barry Firebrace-Briggs & Indi Clarke

Date:

Monday, 20th July, 2026

Location:

Cheltenham Library, Bunurong Country

Cost:

Free, registrations essential

For the first time in Australia’s history, a Treaty has been signed with First Peoples. Victoria’s Statewide Treaty is about making a better and fairer…
Metro Region

Ashburton Treaty Talk with Member for Metro Lisa Rose Thorpe

Date:

Wednesday, 29th July, 2026

Location:

Ashburton Community Centre

Cost:

Free, registrations essential

Join First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Member for Metro Lisa Rose Thorpe to learn about the decades-long journey toward Treaty in Victoria. In 2025, Australia’s…
Metro Region

Let’s Talk Treaty at St Kilda Library

Date:

Thursday, 27th August, 2026

Location:

St Kilda Library

Cost:

Free, registrations essential

Join an Elected Member of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, to learn about the decades-long journey to Treaty for Victoria. The First Peoples’ Assembly…

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Meet Your Metro Region Members

Aunty Esme Bamblett

Bangerang, Taungurung, Wiradjuri
Barry Firebrace-Briggs

Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, Dja Dja Wurrung, Boonwurrung
Indi Clarke

Wemba Wemba, Mutti Mutti, Boon Wurrung, Trawlwoolway, Lardil
Jedda Atkinson-Costa

Wemba Wemba, Yorta Yorta, Mutti Mutti, Barapa Barapa
Kathleen Terrick

Wurundjeri, Tati Tati, Mutthi Mutthi, Wadi Wadi, Wemba Wemba, Berapa Berapa, Dja Dja Wurrung, Ngurai Illum, Waywurru, Gunai, Bidwell
Lisa Rose Thorpe

Boonwurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wemba Wemba, Gunnai and Gunditjmara
Meriki Onus

Gunnai, Gunditjmara

Co-chair
Rueben Berg

Gunditjmara
Troy Austin

Gunditjmara
Uncle Alan Brown

Gunditjmara
Uncle Andrew Gardiner

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, Dja Dja Wurung, Taungurung, Waywurru, Ngurrai Illum Wurrung
Zoe Upton

Bunurong

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Metro Region News

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The newly elected First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Members are here!

24 April 2026

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The newly elected Members of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria are set to get to work delivering Australia’s first Treaty after the results of…
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Jan 26: A Day of Mourning — Ngarra Murray

27 January 2026

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Every year on January 26, Australians are asked to celebrate our nation. Yet, for First Peoples, this date marks not pride, but profound loss. It…
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Celebrating the new Treaty era

16 December 2025

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On 12 December, Australia’s first Treaty commenced with a ceremonial celebration of song, dance, culture and Community and was open to all. The event was…