Fifty Years of Deadly - Aboriginal Voices
In 1976 First Nations peoples took full control of the National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC). Five decades later, we celebrate NAIDOC Week with a curated reading list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.
Through contemporary storytelling and non-fiction accounts of the enduring movement for justice and self-determination, these titles invite readers to engage with the histories, cultures, and experiences of First Nations peoples.
Warm Winter Read
This curated reading list is a celebration of comforting books and rich storytelling chosen by the Warm Winter Read ambassadors.
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesWhat a fantastic start to our School Holiday Program! 🎨🪃📚
This week, children and families joined us for a wonderful range of activities across Moonee Valley Libraries.
As part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations, young learners enjoyed a special Woi-wurrung Language for Kids session presented by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. Children learned Woi-wurrung greetings, numbers, animals and body parts from Wurundjeri Educators, before painting their own boomerangs to take home. 🖤💛❤️
Our Drop-in Craft sessions were also a hit, with plenty of creativity on display! ✂️🖍️🌈
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Week 1 such a success. 💛
There`s still plenty of holiday fun to come next week, with more exciting activities and events happening across our libraries. Visit the events page on our website or app to see what`s on and book your place. Link in bio 🔗
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries#FlashbackFriday ⏳Essendon High School in 1928. This photo was presumably not during school drop-off time. 🐎🚗
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries🚑 Learn Life Saving Skills with Ambulance Victoria 🚑
Join local paramedics at Sam Merrifield Library this Monday 6 July for two free community education sessions designed to help you recognise and respond in an emergency.
👶 Parents and Caregivers of Young Children, at 10am.
Learn about common childhood illnesses, when to seek medical care, basic first aid, and available health services. Gain practical skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.
❤️ Chain of Survival, at 11am.
Designed for older audiences, this session covers recognising and responding to heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest, as well as what to expect when an ambulance arrives.
💡 In both sessions, Ambulance Victoria paramedics will teach you how to recognise and respond in an emergency, helping you build the confidence to take appropriate action when needed.
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