GATHERINGS
Our gatherings always involve a mix of work and play. Part working bee; part weekend away on a beautiful property; and part meeting and spending time with like-minded people. They are an important part of looking after Commonground and keeping our community connected.
HOW DO GATHERINGS WORK?
A variety of jobs will be available over the weekend and people can choose what to do based on their interests and skills. Accommodation will be provided, you can also camp on the property. Meals are communal and we ask you to bring food to share over the weekend. If you can’t bring food you can pay $20 a day to cover costs. Evenings are spent relaxing, enjoying good conversations, games and music. Gatherings are of course kid friendly.
WHAT TYPE OF work is NEEDED?
Jobs can include gardening, weeding, firewood collection, sewing, and property maintenance. Let us know if you have a specific trade or talent as we may be able to put that to use!
Self-reflection Conversations
A series of facilitated conversations for and by non-Indigenous people to reflect on privilege, allyship , and structural racism.
Why Participate?
To work in effective allyship, non-Indigenous people need to reflect on our understanding and attitude surrounding significant events impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and our own beliefs and values - privilege, structural racism, and cultural bias.
It is only when we have some knowledge and critique of the dominant culture, and our own ingrained and often unacknowledged privileges that we can go with open hearts and minds to find ways to work with and support First Nations people.
COST
Cost for participation is on a self-selecting sliding scale. The highest price points allow subsidisation for the lowest. Food and accommodation include.
Suggested price points:A$550 - B$350 - C$150 - D$50 - E$0
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Autumn Gathering Friday 17 (from 4pm) - Sunday 19 April
A time to come together and enjoy a long weekend with others. It is a time to get Commonground ready for winter but also a time when food and stories are shared.
Winter Solstice Friday 19-21 June
The shortest day’s of the year. This is when we create and burn off our bonfire. Share stories and games by the fire, and make sure the property is ready for the long bright days of summer.
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Self-Reflection Conversations TBA
A series of facilitated conversations for and by non-Indigenous people to reflect on privilege, allyship and structural racism.
Join our mailing list to keep up to date.
FAQ
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We’ll send an invitation and booking form to mailing list.
The booking form will include questions on how many people, if you’re bringing kids, and dietary requirements.
Our gatherings always book out, so you’ll need to get in quick.
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There will be a range of different jobs to be done over the weekend with a mix of inside, outside and for different physical and skill abilities.
Our Gatherings always involve a mix of work, play, connection, food and fun!
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Clothes for all types of weather
Hat and sun cream
Sturdy footwear
Bed linen and towels
Food or $20 a day to cover food costs
Water bottle
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Commonground is located near Tallarook/Seymour, just over an hour’s drive north of Melbourne.
Let us know if you are travelling by public transport and need to be picked up, or if you are cycling and need us to provide bedding.
More details will be shared when you book.
