WHAT IS HERITAGE?
We use the word ‘heritage’ to describe places of value that we want to maintain for future generations.
A place might have value because it:
– tells a story about an historical event, a person or a way of life; and/or – is a good example of an architectural style; and/or – is important to a particular community group
Together, the values of a place make up its ‘cultural significance’.
Casey’s rich history is expressed through a diverse range of buildings, streetscapes, landscapes, parks and gardens. Collectively, these heritage properties contribute to our identity, and assist us in navigating a path between where we have come from as a community, and where we are going in creating a sense of place and belonging. Casey also has an important Aboriginal history and heritage. However, this handbook does not include advice about the protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage. Aboriginal cultural heritage is managed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and associated Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018 . Learn more There are recognised ‘heritage criteria’ for determining whether a place is included in the Heritage Overlay: Applying the Heritage Overlay – Planning Practice Note 1 planning.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_ file/0011/11522/PPN1-Applying-the-Heritage- Overlay.pdf
Learn more To find out more about Aboriginal cultural heritage see:
– Aboriginal Victoria aboriginalvictoria.vic.gov.au/ aboriginal-culture-and-heritage – Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation bunuronglc.org – Australian Heritage Commission, Ask First: a guide to respecting Indigenous heritage places and values wipo.int/export/sites/www/tk/en/databases/ creative_heritage/docs/ask_first.pdf
Harkaway Public Hall, 1909 Source: Michael Drew, State Library of Victoria
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