Acknowledgement of Country
Gembrook Retreat is on the border country of the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples. Sovereignty has never been ceded, even in the face of invasion and colonisation. We acknowledge their deep and ongoing connection to this Country since time immemorial.
Gembrook Retreat warmly invites all Aboriginal people to stay with us. Mob only events welcome. We seek to provide a culturally safe, respectful and affirming space by:
valuing and respecting Aboriginal identity, culture, spirituality, connection to Country and wisdom
understanding and seeking to address the impacts of invasion
working to unwind our own colonial mindset and practices
seeking to listen to and learn from Aboriginal people, from the land and from creation
With the traditional owners of this place and all Aboriginal people, we recognise that we are dependant on and part of Country. It provides us with shelter, food, a place to belong and nourishment for our souls.
While we are here, we seek to pay close attention to this Country with gratitude, care and respect.