About Us

Tarwin Cultural Services is a 100% Aboriginal owned consultancy specialising in providing Cultural Heritage and Cultural Education and support Aboriginal and Local communities.

"Our approach is by collaboration and sensitivity. We actively work alongside Traditional Owners to ensure that the planning, management, and conservation of heritage places are not only informed but co-developed. Recognising and respecting people's rights and interests by ensuring the protection of cultural knowledge. Through a blend of heritage expertise a deep appreciation of cultural and engagement techniques we implement best practice methods."

 

Robert Ogden

Owner/Director

I am a Traditional Custodian and Heritage Advisor. I am an incredibly proud Bunurong,Tyereelore,Trawoolway man.

I currently live on my Ancestral lands that extend from the Werribee River inland Melbourne, Port Phillip and Westernport Bays and along the Mornington Peninsula coast to Wilsons Promontory.

I have been working in the Cultural Heritage Management industry for over 20 years.


In that time i have been leading Policy and Cultural changes across all sectors of government and business in Southeast Victoria.

Services

Cultural Education

Aboriginal culture and knowledge is an ongoing journey that requires both self-awareness and inclusion. 

  • Cultural Awareness Training 
  • Cultural Heritage Training
  • On Country Tours
  • Elders Voice Workshops
  • Workshops For Schools (tailored educational visits )
  • Women and Men’s workshops(coming soon)

 

Cultural Heritage

Our approach is a best practice  for Cultural Heritage management solutions for our clients and Community.

  • Cultural Heritage Inductions
  • Cultural Heritage Surveys
  • Cultural Heritage (CHMP)  Advice/Meetings
  • Cultural Heritage Traditional Owner Engagement 
  • Cultural Heritage Risk and Impact Assessments
  • Cultural Heritage site monitoring
  • Cultural Heritage General  Advice

Community  Services

It's about creating a culture of respect and acceptance.

  • Indigenous Design & Art Consultation
  • Reconciliation Action Plans Advice
  • Public speaking engagements
  • Bunurong Historical research
  • Community Workshops
  • Elder and Community Engagement
  • Welcome to Country and Smoking’s Ceremonies
  • Community Talks/Presentations 
  • Treaty Readyness workshops/Meetings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the process for seeking access to cultural services?

The process for seeking access to cultural services is tailored to the individual needs of each client. We understand that every person and situation is unique and therefore our process is customized to fit your needs.

What type of services does Tarwin Cultural Services offer?

Tarwin Cultural Services offers a range of services including cultural education, advocacy, and support.

What is the cost of the services offered by Tarwin Cultural Services?

The cost of the services offered by Tarwin Cultural Services depends on the type and complexity of the services needed. Please contact us for more information.

Location

Tarwin Cultural Services
Victoria, Australia

PH-0480528094

tarwin.cultural.services@gmail.com

ABN 80 813 614 070

 

Contact us

If you have any questions or requests about our services, please contact us or fill out the form below.

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Tarwin Cultural Services pays our respect to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to the Ancestors,  Elders past, present and emerging and all Aboriginal people.

We recognizing their profound connection to the lands.

We acknowledge the Stolen Generations and the enduring impacts of colonisation on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

We also acknowledgment the extraordinary resilience, strength and pride demonstrated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Sovereignty has never been ceded.

Always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.