First Peoples - State Relations

Find out if you should do a Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners for your event.

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.

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

Support and programs for Traditional Owners in Victoria.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn about guidance and responsibilities for engaging Traditional Owners.

The State of Victoria unreservedly apologises to Robert Whyman, who is acting on behalf of the Estates of Beverley Sylvia Whyman and Russell Thomas Moore.

Find out the latest updates from Victoria's Treaty negotiations.

Grants of up to $150,000 are available to support community-led responses to racism.