“Walking together in Cameraygal country on Sydney's Lower North Shore"

Lane Cove Residents for Reconciliation (LCRR) is a voluntary, not-for-profit, Local Reconciliation Group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people working together to raise awareness of the issues involved in the process of Reconciliation at local, state and national levels; consistent with the national ‘Corroboree 2000’ Vision Statement:
“A united Australia which respects this land of ours; values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage; and provides justice and equity for all.”

LCRR Newsletters:

Newsletter March 2009

Newsletter September 2010

WOODFORD BAY ‘JOURNEY OF THE SPIRIT’: RECONCILIATION CEREMONY & DVD/STUDY GUIDE: In 2004, over 500 Aboriginal and other Australians participated in a landmark ceremony in which a plaque acknowledging Aboriginal Resistance to British Invasion was jointly unveiled by Her Excellency Prof. Marie Bashir AC, Governor of NSW & Rob Welsh, Chairperson, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.
In 2008 the 'JOURNEY OF THE SPIRIT' DVD (33mins) & STUDY GUIDE (20pp insert) was launched by Prof. Larissa Behrendt. It documents the local 2004 Woodford Bay Reconciliation Memorial Ceremony, framing it in a national context of Aboriginal resistance to invasion and dispossession, and calls upon all communities and schools to work together to research their own local Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal history.

Formed in February 1998, LCRR  activities include:
PUBLIC  EVENTS:  All  Welcome, Refreshments,  Admission  Free, No bookings necessary:   7.00 for 7.30pm  −  9.30pm
1st Tues:   *March   *June (Northern Sydney Guringai Festival)   *September (Lane Cove Cameraygal Festival)
Venue:  The  Community Centre, 164 Longueville  Rd, Lane Cove (opp. Austin St & Library).

• Free Public Events with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal speakers.
• Reconciliation social events; public forums; workshops; information stalls etc.
• Contributing to Reconciliation activities and events e.g. Sorry Day, Reconciliation & NAIDOC Weeks.
• Networking with Aboriginal organisations and other Reconciliation groups.
• Networking with Councils, schools & communities for the annual Guringai & Cameraygal Festivals.
• Networking with Lane Cove Council, other Local Councils, community groups and organisations.
• Founding member, Reconciliation Network: Northern Sydney Region (RN:NSR)     (refer NSWRC)
• Member, NSW Reconciliation Council (NSWRC)www.nswreconciliation.org.au
• Supporting Reconciliation Australia (RA)www.reconciliation.org.au
• Supporting Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR)www.antar.org.au
• 2000: Unveiling of a plaque in Lane Cove Plaza acknowledging Cameraygal Country.
• 2000: LCRR recipients of a *National Reconciliation Award from the National Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. (*on permanent display in Lane Cove Library).
• 2001: LCRR book publication “Children’s Voices for Reconciliation”  (national distribution).
• 2004: LCRR recipients of a Northern Sydney “Guringai Festival” Award.
• 2004: Plaque at Woodford Bay acknowledging Aboriginal resistance to British invasion; jointly unveiled by NSW Governor & the Chairperson, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.
• 2008:  Woodford Bay DVD (33mins) & Study Guide (20pp insert): produced by LCRR in partnership with the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council - for all communities across Australia  to work together to research and record their own local Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal history. 
• 2011:  Aboriginal component included in all future Lane Cove citizenship ceremonies.

The issues of Reconciliation are the defining issues of our nation.
In the spirit of Reconciliation, we move forward, working together for social justice and the inherent rights of Aboriginal Australians; the truth-telling of Australian history; and the healing of our nation. We can then one day all walk together as Australians, with dignity, upon this sacred land.

How do I join?

You can become a member by contacting NSWRC or contact us directly
PO Box 1559,  Lane Cove  NSW  1595
Ph (02) 9428 1197; (02) 9428 1150 

The Co-Convenor are Kerrie McKenzie and Charlene Davison.

For more information please contact NSWRC.

Local Reconciliation Groups