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A Welcome to Country being performed by the Djirri Djirri dancers.
28 Sep

The Yarra, Birrarung: A Celebration on World Rivers Day

  • Free
  • Activity

Come together on World Rivers Day for an unforgettable celebration of the Yarra, Birrarung. Through ceremony, music, conversation and collective action, you'll get to connect and care for the river like never before.

- Get active at the 'Birrarung Action and Learning Zone' for kids.
- Wave in the 'Flowtilla for the Future' at Federation Wharf.
- Pay your respects to the Traditional Owners with the Djirri Djirri dancers.
- Get inspired by the panel discussion 'Our Yarra, Birrarung: Who's caring for who?'.
- Listen to the winners of the River Rhythms singer/songwriter competition.
- See the launch of a powerful new book, Prayer for the River.
- Join the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and other river lovers over afternoon tea.

This event is being brought to you by the Yarra Riverkeeper association and partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Melbourne Water. What is good for the Yarra is good for all!

Hours

Date Times
Sun 28 Sep
  • 11am - 4pm 11:00am - 4:00pm

Location

The Edge
Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for The Yarra, Birrarung: A Celebration on World Rivers Day

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0412 806 950
  • email address: carolyn.tate@yarrariver.org.au
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Auslan interpreted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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