Council's Customer Service Centres will be closed on Monday, 2 October for the King's Birthday public holiday and reopen on Tuesday, 3 October from 8:30 AM.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, seas, skies and waterways of the Moreton Bay region. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We recognise that the Moreton Bay region has always been a place of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and this connection is enduring.
Council has a variety of programs and initiatives that value the unique contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our region.
Developed in partnership with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, these programs and initiatives support community and cultural development. They provide opportunities for everyone to engage and learn about the histories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Learn about Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country cultural protocols.
Find the native title party or Aboriginal party for an area in Moreton Bay. These parties serve as the first point of contact for cultural heritage matters and Welcome to Country requests.
Council is developing an ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan. Council has engaged with Traditional Custodians and First Nations representatives throughout the process. The plan has been submitted to Reconciliation Australia for endorsement in 2023.
Discover Welcoming Places at the Bribie Island, Caboolture, Deception Bay and Redcliffe libraries. These dedicated spaces invite you to find and share information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Council supports many community and community service networks in the region, including the Murri Network Yarning Circle and Interagency Network meetings.
Discover events and activities that engage with the histories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Australia observes National Reconciliation Week each year, from 27 May to 3 June. It is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about our shared histories and cultures, and work towards achieving reconciliation.
NAIDOC Week is held across Australia in the first week of July each year. It recognises and celebrates the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Council supports NAIDOC Week events throughout the region.
Discover important dates that celebrate or recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture.