The Aboriginal Gathering Place

The Aboriginal Gathering Place 

The Aboriginal Gathering Place (TGP) Morwell is on the traditional lands of the Brayakauloong people.  With full hearts, we thank the Gunaikurnai people for embracing us. We pay respect to their Elders past, stand with Elders present, and celebrate the emerging Elders whose wisdom will light the way for generations to come. Every time we gather, we do so in deep reverence for Country.

Walking beside the Traditional Custodians of this land is an honour and a responsibility we cherish. We listen. We learn. We keep our spirits entwined with their lore, songlines, and living stories that pulse beneath our feet.

TGP is more than a meeting place; it is a cultural sanctuary where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people can reunite, share knowledge, laugh, heal, and grow together. Here, the community leads the way, shaping the spaces and activities they need to live vibrant, healthy, joy-filled lives.
 

Monday

Women's Group –, this space welcomes women to come together in a culturally respectful and inclusive way—honouring kinship, shared experiences, and the journey of raising strong Aboriginal children within community.

Open to Aboriginal and non Aboriginal women who have Aboriginal children.

Tuesday (last Tuesday of each month)

My Mob Women’s Group – Open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the community, this group provides a culturally safe and welcoming space to come together, share stories, and strengthen connection. Women are supported to walk together as one, engaging in cultural activities and women’s business, fostering identity, wellbeing, and a strong sense of belonging.

Thursday

Elders Group – By Invitation Only
This is a private and culturally safe space, created with respect and care for our Elders.

Participation is by invitation only, honouring the knowledge, wisdom, and lived experience of those who join.

This group is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members only, ensuring a space that is culturally strong, supportive, and guided by their shared values.

Friday

Koorie Youth Group
A welcoming and culturally safe space for our young ones (0–12 years) and their parents and carers to come together, learn, and grow in connection with culture. This group supports children to strengthen their identity, build confidence, and embrace culture, while nurturing responsibility, wellbeing, and a strong sense of belonging.

Families are invited to share in this journey, building connections with one another and within community.

Held fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

Friday

Men’s Group – This group provides a culturally safe and supportive space for all ASTI men to come together, share their stories, and strengthen connection. It brings men together to engage in cultural activities and men’s business, including woodworking, carving, and On Country experiences, supporting cultural identity, wellbeing, and community belonging.

Families are invited to share in this journey, building connections with one another and within community.

Men’s group is every Friday.

Friday

One Mob Traditional Dance Group
A culturally strong and welcoming space for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community—bringing together children, young people, and families to learn, share, and grow in Culture.

Through traditional songlines, stories, music, and movement, participants are supported to deepen their connection to culture and strengthen identity. This group nurtures pride, respect, and a strong sense of belonging, while honouring our Ancestors and keeping Culture strong for future generations.

Held fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.
 

For more information contact:

Leonie Solomon-Green
Cultural Team Lead
Email: lgreen@berrystreet.org.au
M: 0434 856 231

Ashleigh Dalton
Senior Aboriginal community engagement worker
Email: adalton@berrystreet.org.au
M: 0409 301 481

Luke Johnson
Aboriginal Community Youth Worker 
Email: ljohnson@berrystreet.org.au
M: 0482 189 964