Name: Marmungun Rock Ceremony
Start: 2026-05-31T01:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-05-31T02:30:00+10:00
Location: 14 Clements Street, Wangaratta 3677

The Dirrawarra Indigenous Network proudly invites you to attend the handprint unveiling at Marmungun Rock to honour Wangaratta’s 2026 Citizen of the Year - Bevan Tremellan.
As part of National Reconciliation Week this year, Bevan's carved handprint will be revealed as the newest addition on the Marmungun Rock in Apex Park. The Marmungun Rock Ceremony and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, through the Dirrawarra Indigenous Network, recognises the Wangaratta Citizen of the Year who has demonstrated the qualities of an Indigenous Elder - community service, integrity, and wisdom. These carved handprints are an honour and enduring tribute to outstanding individuals in our community.
The ceremony will take place on Sunday 31 May starting at 11am with an acknowledgement of Country, traditional performances, unveiling of the handprints and concluding with a sausage sizzle.
About the event
Marmungun means ‘of this group’ or ‘of this area’ – the closest traditional Bpangerang word for community. The Marmungun Rock concept was conceived by respected Elder Wally Cooper whose pride in his Aboriginal heritage and message of hope for the future inspired many. His ability to connect with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people has helped to build respect, understanding and reconciliation. This legacy left by Uncle Wally, is now proudly continued by his family.
Since 2017, the Dirrawarra Indigenous Network endeavour to honour the annual Wangaratta Citizen of the Year recipient in the Marmungun Rock Ceremony taking place in National Reconciliation Week each year.