Local reconciliation groups and local government play an important role in building relationships with local Koorie communities.

The conference is aimed at members of local reconciliation groups and local government to assist them in working successfully with local Koorie communities.

The issues the conference addresses comes in timely with the upcoming Local Government elections where candidates are encouraged to include reconciliation in their agenda. In order for reconciliation to progress, the involvement of local government and local reconciliation groups is essential.

The conference aims to illustrate the potential impact such action would leave in terms of reconciliation and improving the understanding of Koorie culture and heritage.