We honour First Nations Victorians through a number of events and initiatives.
Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll nominations
The Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll recognizes the profound contributions of First Nations people, both past and present, to their community and to Victoria.
Aboriginal Honour Roll inductees
Search the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll to find stories of Aboriginal Victorians whose wide-ranging achievements have created a better future for 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
Let's come together to celebrate the 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 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.
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