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Strength Through Unity

Explore our connection and commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community during Indigenous Round.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Geelong Football Club acknowledges Wadawurrung as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Land on which our club, our families and our communities work and play. We pay our respects to Elders of the past, the present, and those that will lead their collective future. Kardiniyu, in Wadawurrung language is the place of the morning sun, a place of deep cultural connection and significance, a meeting place since the beginning of time. We are honoured to walk with the Wadawurrung People, to listen, respect and talk together on our journey on Wadawurrung Country.

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Our Plan, Our Commitment

Our Reconciliation Action Plan 2024-2025 is currently with Reconciliation Australia for endorsement.

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Reflecting on January 26

January 26th is a date that holds deep significance for many Australians. On January 26th, we stand in solidarity with First Nations peoples and we listen deeply and reflect. We recognise this day is also a day that marks citizenship for new Australians. We are committed to moving forward with openness and togetherness for our shared history, our spirit and people, on a date that represents all Australians.

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The Voice

In 2023, the Australian people voted in a referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

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NAIDOC 2023 | For Our Elders

Wadawurrung Elders Aunty Mary Zimmer and Uncle Mel Robinson came to a training session at GMHBA stadium and recalled their memories of the Geelong Football Club.

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Our Indigenous Guernsey Explained

Hear the story of our guernsey from the woman who created it, Michelle Searle.

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Our Guernsey, Our Story

  • The Stars

    Under one sky we all come together and meet as one.

  • The Circle

    The meeting place and the hoops representing the people.

  • The Roots

    The life choices placed before us that can lead us down different pathways in life.

  • The Bands

    The emotional journey’s that these events may take you on.

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Geelong Cats Foundation

Geelong Cats Foundation provides an ongoing invitation to members, sponsors, supporters and the wider community to philanthropically invest in our great Club. Funds raised through the Foundation will support our research, community engagement and celebration of local and national projects with First Nations peoples. All profits from this year’s First Nations Guernsey, and other First Nations products sold will go to the Geelong Cats Foundation to support First Nations programs and projects. This year’s guernsey is named “Strength through Unity” and is designed by Awabakal woman Michelle Searle.

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Strength Through Unity

This artwork was developed by over 100 First Nations children and young people as part of the Geelong Football Club’s Djilang Program 2023, inspired by the First Nations Guernsey artwork created by Awabakal woman, Michelle Searle.

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Uncle Bryon Powell - Water and Country

Barwon Water is proud to partner with our traditional owners to include Aboriginal values and knowledge into water planning.

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The Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin Story

Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin was the only First Nations person to play top-level Australian football in Victoria in the 19th century, learn about his story now.

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10 Years of the Djilang Program

The Geelong Cats celebrate 10 years of the Djilang Program, a First Nations cultural connection program developed in consultation with local community members and program facilitators, and proudly supported by Barwon Water.

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Dhungala Children's Choir

Dhungala Children's choir, under the direction of Deborah Cheetham, Artistic Director, Short Black Opera, with lyrics in Wadawurrung language created by Corrina Eccles.

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