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.

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Metro Region

Treaty Community Talk with Co-chair Djaran Murray-Jackson

Date:

Wednesday, 8th July, 2026

Location:

Balwyn Community Centre

Cost:

Free, registrations essential

Summary Learn about Treaty, Gellung Warl, and how communities can support and get involved. There will be time for discussion, questions, and a chance to…

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Meet Your Metro Region Members

Aunty Esme Bamblett

Bangerang, Taungurung, Wiradjuri
Barry Firebrace-Briggs

Yorta Yorta, Ulupna
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
Zoe Upton

Bunurong

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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…