Murnong First People's Gathering Place would like to invite members of the Ashburton Primary School community to these two events at Murong on Friday 31st July:

Community BBQ at Murnong First People's Gathering Place  100 High Street Glen Iris - adjacent to St Oswald's Church 

Join us at Murnong as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with a relaxed Community BBQ, marking this year's theme, "50 Years of Deadly."

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner, share a yarn, and connect with community, Country, and culture in a warm and welcoming environment. Everyone is invited to come together to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Community BBQ is held before our "Keep the Fires Burning" fundraising event later that evening. You're welcome to attend the BBQ on its own—there is absolutely no expectation to participate in the overnight sleep-out.

In recognition of the enduring culture, knowledge, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families are invited to attend free of charge.

Non-Indigenous guests are warmly welcomed and invited to purchase a $15 ticket, with all proceeds contributing to the cost of the BBQ and helping Murnong Gathering Place continue to create opportunities for community connection and cultural celebration. All children under 16 are invited free of charge.

BBQ dinner will include BBQ'd meat, salads, rolls, and soft drinks, with vegetarian options available. Please indicate your dietary requirements following checkout.

Murnong Gathering Place is wheelchair accessible, and has a disability-equipped toilet. There is a disabled parking space in the adjacent small car park. The driveway in front of the entrance can be used to drop off passengers, but vehicles cannot be left in the driveway.

To purchase tickets please follow the link below:

https://events.humanitix.com/naidoc-community-bbq-at-murnong/tickets

Keep the Fires Burning 

Join Uncle Glenn at Murnong’s annual sleepout to Keep the Fires Burning. Murnong welcomes mob, allies and accomplices to sleepout in our Wominjeka Garden. This event is about sharing stories and building connections, as well as raising funds to implement programs for our community. Share the fire, yarn, and hopefully catch a little sleep as well! Sleepers commit to raising $150. People not staying overnight can support Uncle Glenn’s sleepout by sponsoring him via the Humanitix link below.

https://events.humanitix.com/keep-the-fires-burning-murnong-s-sleepout

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