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The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.

What we do

Community strengthening and engagement, self determination and treaty, cultural heritage management and protection.

New First Peoples’ Assembly elected to lead the way on Treaty

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Victoria’s newly elected First Peoples’ Assembly met for the first time on Wurundjeri Country on 26-27 July 2023, with new members set to negotiate the historic statewide Treaty – giving Victoria’s First Peoples true self-determination in matters that affect their communities.

Ricci Marks Award winners

Recipients of the Ricci Marks Awards for 2023 were announced on Tuesday 12 June at an awards ceremony at South Wharf. Find out about our winners.
Arts, culture & heritage

Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

Find out if you should do a Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners for your event.
Arts, culture & heritage

Aboriginal culture and heritage

Discover more about how to recognise, respect and protect Aboriginal culture and heritage.

Reviewed 20 August 2023

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