the schools, visiting friends and relatives (VFR) market and walk-up travellers also seek this programming and information. A relevant and engaging program of activities at the Museum would provide opportunities for increased local engagement through an active volunteer program; a viable tourist operation including a merchandise outlet and a supplement to the regions offer in cultural tourism that could be packaged along with other local operators to metro tour companies. The Arts and Culture Strategy recommends that: The Museum is resourced to support a well-managed and supported volunteer program that assist staff in collection care, education programming and grounds activation. The museum is resourced to redevelop its current static displays and include new displays that share the stories of the regions Aboriginal people with representation from the Dja Dja Wurung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri and contemporary residents. The Museum is actively promoted as part of the suite of cultural tourism products on offer to the regions visitors The Museum explores an education program that will attract regional and schools as part of a regional visitation package that includes overnight stays
the schools, visiting friends and relatives (VFR) market and walk-up travellers also seek this programming and information. A relevant and engaging program of activities at the Museum would provide opportunities for increased local engagement through an active volunteer program; a viable tourist operation including a merchandise outlet and a supplement to the regions offer in cultural tourism that could be packaged along with other local operators to metro tour companies. The Arts and Culture Strategy recommends that: The Museum is resourced to support a well-managed and supported volunteer program that assist staff in collection care, education programming and grounds activation. The museum is resourced to redevelop its current static displays and include new displays that share the stories of the regions Aboriginal people with representation from the Dja Dja Wurung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri and contemporary residents. The Museum is actively promoted as part of the suite of cultural tourism products on offer to the regions visitors The Museum explores an education program that will attract regional and schools as part of a regional visitation package that includes overnight stays
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