The City of Greater Dandenong
We are striving to enhance our city and further develop it as a vibrant, connected and caring place to live and work.
A Stolen Childhood – Sandy’s Story
This is the story of my childhood and how the Stolen Generations affected my family and my life's journey.
Service and Sacrifice
When my family and I arrived in Australia in 2002 we were struck by the warmth of the people of Australia and their willingness to help.
Seeking the Truth About Refugees
It was the story of asylum seekers headed for Australia that allowed me to combine my love of film and growing advocacy aspirations.
New World
This is a condensed version of my poem which deals with my family's departure from Poland and arrival in Australia in 1958, at the height of the Cold War.
National Apology to the Stolen Generation
‘Tears in Melbourne as PM delivers apology’ ran the headline from The Age newspaper on 14 February 2008.
Britain’s Colonial Secretary proposes a federal system
In 1847 Britain's Colonial Secretary, Earl Grey, proposed a cooperative federal system for Australia.
Sydney City Council holds Australia’s first popular election
The Sydney City Council held Australia's first popular election on 1 November 1842.
Australian League created in Sydney
In 1850 the first branch of Australia's Federation League was established in Sydney.
New Zealand separates from New South Wales
On 6 February 1840, Captain William Hobson and about forty Maori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi.
