Honouring Aboriginal Victorians

We honour Aboriginal Victorians through a number of events and initiatives.

Nominate someone for the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll

The Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll recognises the achievements of Aboriginal Victorians, both past and present, who have made a profound contribution to their community and to Victoria.

Aboriginal Honour Roll inductees

Read the stories of Aboriginal people, past and present, who have made an outstanding contribution to our state.

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

Celebrating Aboriginal culture and achievements in the Victorian Aboriginal Community.

The Aunty Dot Peters Award

Supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to complete years 9 and 10 at a Victorian school. Each recipient receives $5000.

Ricci Marks Award

The Ricci Marks Award offers $5,000 for 2 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 16-25 years. A special commendation award is offered to a third recipient for a bursary of $1,500.

Reviewed 25 July 2023