Overview
Aboriginal people, organisations and businesses already make valuable contributions to Victoria’s diverse economy. If the talent and aspiration of Aboriginal Victorians is given full expression in the Victorian economy, there is significant opportunity for Aboriginal income growth.
Measures under Goal 10 have no new data
All measures under Goal 10 rely on the Census of Population and Housing and are therefore only available every five years.
Closing the Gap – Relevant Outcomes and Targets for Goal 10
The National Agreement does not contain outcomes and targets that align with this VAAF goal. Victoria is pursuing more ambitious and comprehensive goals under the VAAF, which are reported on in this chapter and the Data Dashboard.
Closing the Gap - How Victoria is tracking nationally
Not applicable.
Data Note
The following measures rely on datasets that are infrequently collected. No new data was available at the time of reporting.
- Measure 10.1.1 Victoria's Aboriginal income as sum of all income earned by Aboriginal workers
- Measure 10.1.2 Opportunity cost: Aboriginal gross income at parity minus actual
Historical data for these measures is available on the First Peoples – State Relations website
Goal 10 – Victorian Government Investment and Action
The key Aboriginal Governance Forum for realising outcomes in this Domain is the Yuma Yirramboi Council.
Tourism
The First Peoples Tourism Plan for Victoria 2025-2030
The First Peoples Tourism Plan (the Plan) has been developed with and for Victoria’s First Peoples to support tourism operators – from entrepreneurs and small business owners to RAPs and Traditional Owner Corporations (TOCs) – encompassing the full range of First Peoples businesses.
It aims to build intergenerational wealth, strengthen cultural pride, and create a sustainable ecosystem for First Peoples tourism. The Plan has been developed with, and driven by, the aspirations and assertions of First Peoples. It has evolved through iterative engagement to ensure the Plan authentically reflects their aspirations for First Peoples-led tourism. It has been informed by meaningful on-the-ground discussions with TOCs, RAPs, business owners, thought leaders and entrepreneurs. This Plan outlines a roadmap for success, including clear objectives, a compelling vision, and commitments to action to achieve meaningful outcomes. This Plan seeks to:
- Enable economic empowerment by fostering tourism enterprises and partnerships that drive prosperity for First Peoples.
- Preserve and celebrate cultural heritage by integrating authentic First Peoples narratives and practices into existing tourism experiences.
- Enhance community pride and wellbeing through sharing cultural stories, knowledge, and traditions.
First Peoples Tourism Industry Strengthening Fund
The $3.96 million First Peoples Tourism Industry Strengthening program was designed to support all 12 Registered Aboriginal Parties to build their capabilities, undertake tourism product analysis and develop Cultural Tourism Plans or implement against existing tourism plans and strategies to realise tourism opportunities on Country.
Targeted grants of up to $300,000 have been made available to all Registered Aboriginal Parties. 11 projects have been approved for funding.
First Peoples Tourism Growth Program
The $2.945 million First Peoples Tourism Growth program supports Traditional Owners and First Peoples tourism businesses in the areas of workforce development, industry excellence and planning, cultural heritage stewardship and purchase of assets and equipment to expand or deliver new tourism products.
Competitive grants of up to $125,000 are available through the program. Thirty projects have been approved by the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events to apply for funding following a competitive Expression of Interest stage.
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