The Victorian Government’s approach to Aboriginal affairs is guided by the Victorian Closing the Gap Implementation Plan 2026-2031 and the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework (VAAF). Both frameworks are grounded in the voices, perspectives and priorities of Victorian Aboriginal communities.
Annual Reporting
The approach of the framework, and annual reporting, is to end narratives of blame that hold Aboriginal communities responsible for their own experiences of disadvantage. Instead we're holding government accountable for undertaking structural change to deliver better outcomes.
If Victoria's structures and systems are transformed so that they are safe, culturally-relevant and accessible, Aboriginal Victorians will be better supported to be healthy, safe, resilient, thriving and culturally confident.
It also recognises that to achieve positive change, Aboriginal Victorians must be at the centre of decision-making.
From 2020, the annual report will include additional reporting on progress by Victorian Government departments to embed self-determination across the work of government as committed in the Self-Determination Reform Framework.
The Victorian Closing the Gap Implementation Plan 2026-2031
The Victorian Government’s approach to Aboriginal affairs is guided by the Victorian Closing the Gap Implementation Plan 2026-2031 and the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework (VAAF). Both frameworks are grounded in the voices, perspectives and priorities of Victorian Aboriginal communities.The original VAAF ran from 2018 to 2023 and has been extended until June 2025. This extension provides time for ongoing consultation with First Peoples stakeholders to support self-determination and inform the development of a new framework.
Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework
The goals, objectives, measures and self-determination guiding principles and actions within the framework set a clear direction for how government will plan, act, measure and evaluate to progress change.
Victorian Government Aboriginal Affairs Report
The report is a chance to consider how we've tracked against our commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians.
Self-Determination Reform Framework
The Self-Determination Reform Framework guides public service action to enable self-determination in line with the government’s commitments in the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework.
Self-Determination Reform Framework Report 2021
This Report is intended to guide the Department of Premier and Cabinet's action to enable self-determination.
The Victorian Closing the Gap Implementation Plan 2026-2031
Victoria’s Implementation Plan 2026-2031 on closing the gap outlines actions Victoria will undertake to achieve the objectives of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Closing the Gap Expenditure Review
The Victorian Government committed to review spending on First Peoples programs and services to identify reprioritisation opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations in line with Clause 113 and Priority Reform 2 of the National Agreement. Throughout 2023, DPC engaged consultants and were led by Ngaweeyan Maar-oo and the Partnership Forum on Closing the Gap (Partnership Forum) to complete the first Expenditure Review of its kind in Victoria.
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