Layers of the Land
Explore our connection and commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community during Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
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.
Our First Nations Guernsey Explained
Hear the story of our guernsey from the woman who created it, Sherry Johnstone.
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Waterways
Rivers are the veins of Mother Earth.
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Hilly Country
The arches represent hills and mountains.
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Stoney Country
The stones represent grounding.
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Flat Country
Flat Country provides perspective.
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Sea Country
The ocean is a powerful and cleansing force.
The Details
Delve deeper into the details of our 2024 First Nations Guernsey, Layers of the Land.
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The Message Stick
Inside the circle is a message stick, our original and traditional form of communication, where a chief would send a messenger to show the message to other tribes, summonsing them to come together for important meetings or purposes.
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The Footprints
The footprints are to remind us of who roamed our lands and waterways first, our First Nations peoples. Acknowledging and respecting how they were able to live with and from the land, sustaining it for over 60 thousand years.
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The Hill
The hill like windows are windows of opportunity, with the paVern inside it representing the opportunities for different cultures to come together to become stronger as a collective force to protect what they are passionate about, with the hills…
Supporting First Nations Initiatives
A portion of profits from sales of the Layers of the Land guernsey and merchandise will go towards supporting the Geelong Football Club's First Nations initiatives. This year’s guernsey is designed by Sherry Johnstone, and can be purchased at The Cats Shop.
Shop NowOur Plan, Our Commitment
Our Reconciliation Action Plan 2024-2025 is currently with Reconciliation Australia for endorsement.
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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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.
The Voice
In 2023, the Australian people voted in a referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
Full StatementThe 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.