n the 1950s, Josiah Windmill planted two pine trees in front of what is now the Indented Head Community Hall to commemorate the opening of the Indented Head boatshed. This honour was bestowed upon Josiah, a blue stone quarry worker, due to his instrumental role in the development of the popular community space. Recently these pines were removed and Bellarine Bayside invited James Windmill, the grandson of Josiah Windmill, to plant several native sheoaks (Allocasuarina spp.) as part of the recent landscaping works to replace the pines originally planted by Josiah. In time the sheoaks will grow to provide shade for hall users and a habitat rich in biodiversity. Bellarine Bayside takes pride in maintaining, respecting and promoting unique cultural history and community connections within our management zone.
Bellarine Bayside acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Custodians of the Bellawiyn land, waterways and skies, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We recognise the unique ability of Wadawurrung People to care for Country and the intrinsic spiritual, cultural, economic, social and environmental connections they share with the land and waters. We are committed to partnering with Wadawurrung to achieve effective management of Country through self-determination.
Bellarine Bayside is committed to providing respectful and inclusive workplace, valuing the unique contributions, skills and perspectives of each individual. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.