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First Peoples - State Relations

Responsible for the Victorian Government's work in the areas of cultural rights, self-determination, treaty and truth telling.

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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.
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Credit - Jacinta Keefe
Eternal flame with smoke surrounding Uncle Ron Murray playing didgeridoo

2024 Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service

Friday 31 May 2024 at 11:00 AM

All Victorians are invited to come together to honour and recognise the sacrifices and invaluable contributions of Aboriginal service men and women to Australia’s Defence Force.

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Register for the Remembrance Service

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.

Aboriginal cultural heritage

Discover more about how to recognise, respect and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage. Learn how to access the register of known Aboriginal cultural heritage places and objects within Victoria.

Traditional Owners map of Victoria

Use this map to search for an area and see who the formally recognised Traditional Owners are and how to contact them.

Information for

Traditional Owners

Support and programs for Traditional Owners in Victoria.

Information for heritage advisors

Information, guides and tools to assist Heritage Advisors with cultural heritage management plans, permits and tests.

Land owners, managers and developers

Information to help land owners, managers and developers understand the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and how to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Our commitments

Government's commitment to self-determination

We're committed to self-determination and working closely with the Aboriginal community to drive action and improve outcomes.

Treaty in Victoria

The Victorian Government is leading the country through its work toward a treaty or treaties with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians.

How government is working to improve outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians

Find out how we're working with Aboriginal communities to improve outcomes and close the gap.

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Cultural Heritage Management Plans

Learn about Cultural Heritage Management Plans and resources for preparing one, including tools, forms and practice notes.

What is native title?

History and legislation behind the recognition and protection of native title in Victoria.

Engaging Traditional Owners

Learn about guidance and responsibilities for engaging Traditional Owners.

First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria

The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is the independent and democratically elected body to represent Traditional Owners of Country and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria.

Yoorrook Justice Commission

The Yoorrook Justice Commission is the nation's first truth-telling process, investigating historical and ongoing injustices committed against Aboriginal Victorians since colonisation.

Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council

Helping the community respect and understand Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Traditional Owner responsibilities.

News

Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll celebrates Aboriginal excellence and leadership

Victoria celebrates the newest inductees to the prestigious Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll.

Eastern Maar achieve native title recognition

On 28 March 2023, at Logan’s Beach in Warrnambool, the Eastern Maar community celebrated the recognition of their native title rights.

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.

About First Peoples - State Relations

We protect Aboriginal cultural rights, and promote the advancement of treaty, truth and self-determination.

Reviewed 03 May 2024

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