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.
Related organisations
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.
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