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 for Victoria
Find out more about Treaty in Victoria, what it is and why we need it.
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.
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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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