Council's customer service centres will be closed on Monday, 27 January for the Australia Day public holiday.
City of Moreton Bay acknowledges the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples as the traditional custodians of Moreton Bay. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We recognise that Moreton Bay is a place of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples. A connection that is enduring.
Council acknowledges the Native Title consent determination of the Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group (Part A) in June 2024. This follows the landmark decision for the Jinibara peoples native title in 2012. These determinations come after many years of hard work by traditional custodians and recognise the ongoing connection to ancestral lands.
Council continues to collaborate with local Traditional Custodians and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Together, we work towards reconciliation and achieving better outcomes for communities.
Council has a range of programs that support community and cultural development. These programs highlight and share the histories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They are developed in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
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.
We have recently adopted our Reconciliation Action Plan which marks an important step in our long-term reconciliation journey.
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.