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Awards, honours and events

As part of Victoria’s Treaty, Gellung Warl is now responsible for delivering a First Peoples’ recognition and events program.

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Aboriginal honour roll artwork created by Mick Harding. The range of green leaves represent the diversity of traditional owners throughout Victoria and the shield that floats inside them represents the resilience of our people over thousands of generations that we have been here.

Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll

The Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll recognises the profound contributions of First Nations people, both past and present, to their community and to Victoria. As part of Victoria's Treaty, Gellung Warl is now responsible for delivery the Honour Roll.

Ricci Marks Award winners for 2026: Imogen Johnstone; Rylie Cadd; and Saige Bell

Ricci Marks Awards

The Ricci Marks Awards recognise the individual achievements and aspirations of young (16-25) First Nations people. The 2026 award winners were Rylie Cadd and Imogen Johnstone, with Saige Bell recognised with the Rising Star Award.

Person in military dress, laying a wreath at the eternal flame next to three other wreaths

Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service

This service honours Aboriginal service men and women, past and present. The event is held annually on 31 May at the Shrine of Remembrance.

Victorian NAIDOC Week

Let's come together to celebrate the achievements in the Victorian Aboriginal Community.

National Reconciliation Week

Learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. Runs every year from 27 May to 3 June.

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