Laharum Football Netball Club
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HistoryIt is with great pride that Laharum FNC prepares for the annual Indigenous Recognition game during National Reconciliation Week, shining a spotlight on the Indigenous peoples of our area. The Laharum FNC proudly wears uniform designed by traditional owner Kenita Lee McCartney, which authentically captures the essence of the Indigenous roots in the Gariwerd area.
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Laharum Football Netball Club was committed to staging an indigenous round during the 2024 Horsham District Football Netball League season, during National Reconciliation Week. As part of this project the Laharum club required indigenous-themed football jumpers and netball dresses.
The aim of this project is to conduct a game during National Reconciliation Week in collaboration with Natimuk United Football Netball Club. We believe it presents an invaluable opportunity to raise awareness of indigenous peoples and celebrate the origins of our national game in the Grampians (Gariwerd).
The Grampians/Gariwerd holds a special place in the hearts of our community, and we are acutely aware of its significance to the Wotjobaluk people. We wish to use this event as a platform to recognise and pay our respects to the indigenous culture that enriches the history of our region. The proximity of our home ground in Laharum to Gariwerd provides a unique opportunity for us to engage with the community, learn from the Traditional Owners, and celebrate the rich heritage of the area.
We have chosen to partner with Natimuk United Football Netball Club due to its close proximity to Mount Arapiles (Dyuritte) and the profound importance of both Dyuritte and Gariwerd to the Wotjobuluk people. By working together with Natimuk United, we hope to ensure this event is both respectful and meaningful to all involved. We are scheduled to play this game during National Reconciliation Week each year.
This event will be conducted annually, with the location to be alternated between the two opposition clubs.
The inaugural event was played at Cameron Oval Reserve, Laharum in 2023.
2026 Battle of the Rocks
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The annual 'Battle of the Rocks' Indigenous recognition round will be played on Saturday the 30th of May at LFNC home ground at Laharum.
A Welcome Ceremony will occur prior to the beginning of the Senior Football match, indigenous uniforms will be worn by the senior football and A Grade netball players. An perpetual trophy will be won by the club with the most wins for the day. This trophy was designed by Indigenous Artist, Wayne McGinness of Aboriginal Steel Art in QLD. Most valuable player medals will be awarded to best player in the football and netball matches and decided by the umpires on the day. The motif on the medals have been designed by local Indigenous Artist, Imigo Dawn. All LFNC netball teams will wear indigenous position bids to share in the indigenous acknowledgement. |