First Nations Engagement/Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Throughout the year, Wodonga Council requires the services of suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service providers to deliver a range of cultural services and activities that support Council events, programs, and community engagement initiatives. These services include (but are not limited to): Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremonies, Cultural Training, Program Facilitation, Cultural Performances, Flag Raising/Lowering ceremonies, and Cultural Consultation. Council intends to establish a supplier panel to readily provide these cultural services over a 12-month period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Successful panel members will be engaged based on availability, suitability, and ability to meet required timeframes and cultural protocols. This arrangement does not guarantee any or all work to any of the successful panel members. A briefing session for this tender will be held Monday 20 July, 2026, 3pm-5pm, Hyphen Library Gallery, Community Studio Contact Details: Jenna O’Hara on (02) 6048 4524 – Contract Manager Joe Duncan on (02) 6022 9300 – Procurement Business Partner
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