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Amplifying Traditional Owner voices in the media, raising Traditional Owner concerns through advocacy and celebrating Traditional Owner vision through policy is at the core of our work.

We do this through publications, media and engagement.

Discussion Papers

The development of the Federation’s treaty Discussion Papers was funded by the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) to support Aboriginal Victorians with the transition to treaty.

The Federation released six papers, developed to align with the insights and questions posed during Traditional Owner treaty engagement meetings.

The discussion papers successfully stimulate ideas, discussion and debate about treaty and agreement making in Victoria.

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Annual Reports

The Federation publishes its financial statements detailing the group’s financial performance and that of its subsidiary companies.

The accounts are prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting standards, and as a registered charity, the Federation is subject to regulation by the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission.

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Media Statements

Clean energy strategy investment respects Traditional Owners as partners and rights-holders (6 December 2024)

Traditional Owner groups welcome recommended reforms for economic self-determination (27 November 2024)

Law reform to power Indigenous economic development a welcome step towards self-determination (26 November 2024)

Traditional Owner groups welcome Treaty negotiations (21 November 2024)

Traditional Owners must be at the heart of managing culturally significant native species (25 September 2024)

Victorian Government must protect and respect native dingoes, say Traditional Owner groups (7 September 2024)

Federation celebrates Wamba Wemba Aboriginal Corporation’s formal recognition (13 August 2024)

Victorian Opposition must end racist blame and get the facts straight on cultural heritage (29 July 2024)

Victorian Traditional Owner groups ready for cultural management of Country through increased IPAs (12 July 2024)

Aboriginal dispossession must wind up with VicForests (30 June 2024)

Traditional Owner groups welcome dedicated education funding as a step towards self-determination (31 May 2024)

Stolen water wealth must be returned to Traditional Owners through Murray-Darling Basin buybacks (20 May 2024)

Governments must restore and respect Traditional Owners’ authority for Budget pledges to be meaningful (15 May 2024)

Historic Bakaru Wayaparrangu agreement will redress past injustice and enable Traditional Owners’ prosperity (14 May 2024)

Victorian Government ministers must follow Yoorrook Justice Commission testimony with action (2 May 2024)

Victorian Government doesn’t fully understand self-determination, Yoorrook Justice Commission hears (17 April 2024)

Victorian Government must commit to Aboriginal-owned water title for Murray-Darling Basin (12 April 2024)

Declaration of the Southern Ocean offshore wind area does not respect Traditional Owner rights and responsibilities for Sea Country (18 March 2024)

Aboriginal Culture and Healing Flood Recovery Grant Program (6 March 2024)

Governments must commit to the work of Closing the Gap (7 February 2024)

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Strategic Plans

The Federation is the Victorian state-wide body that convenes and advocates for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners while progressing wider social, economic, environmental and cultural objectives.

We support the progress of agreement-making and participation in decision-making to enhance the authority of Traditional Owner Corporations on behalf of their communities. Together, our joint purpose is to facilitate and amplify a strong voice for Traditional Owners and progress our shared interests.

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Head to sunny Queensland to share your Countrys priorities and shape a new national stage.

The National Gathering is a new three-day seminar intending to shape a national collective policy platform for Traditional Owner representative organisations. 

Its happening from 15-17 September in Port Douglas, Queensland, and there are limited sponsored delegate spots are available (weve made a request to First Peoples - State Relations for further funding to send Victorian Traditional Owner groups to this national stage).

Learn more and register 👉🏽https://thenationalgathering.au/

Head to sunny Queensland to share your Country's priorities and shape a new national stage.

The National Gathering is a new three-day seminar intending to shape a national collective policy platform for Traditional Owner representative organisations.

It's happening from 15-17 September in Port Douglas, Queensland, and there are limited sponsored delegate spots are available (we've made a request to First Peoples - State Relations for further funding to send Victorian Traditional Owner groups to this national stage).

Learn more and register 👉🏽
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It’s time to show our politicians Victorians support Treaty ✊🏾

Australias first-ever Treaty is almost here. In the coming months, Treaty legislation will be introduced to the Victorian Parliament, and our elected politicians will vote on it.

First Peoples Assembly of Victoria is asking us to help make Treaty a reality by reminding the Opposition that Victorians want this bill passed.

Can you take two minutes to send a pre-filled email to Brad Battin to help make Treaty happen?

👉🏾 fpav.good.do/victoriansfortreaty/email-brad-battin/

It’s time to show our politicians Victorians support Treaty ✊🏾

Australia's first-ever Treaty is almost here. In the coming months, Treaty legislation will be introduced to the Victorian Parliament, and our elected politicians will vote on it.

First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria is asking us to help make Treaty a reality by reminding the Opposition that Victorians want this bill passed.

Can you take two minutes to send a pre-filled email to Brad Battin to help make Treaty happen?

👉🏾 fpav.good.do/victoriansfortreaty/email-brad-battin/
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We want to hear from you! 📣

The Federation is developing a strategy to help Traditional Owner corporations grow strong, skilled and sustainable workforces on-Country – and we’re speaking directly with Traditional Owner groups to ensure it captures your experiences.

We know Traditional Owners working on and for Country is about more than filling vacancies: it’s about meeting obligations to care for Country and strengthening language and culture.

This work will chart a practical path for Traditional Owner corporations to grow the size, skills and long-term sustainability of their workforces – and keep culture strong in the process.

Contact Gabby on gabriella.belfrage-maher@fvtoc.com.au to book your meeting today.

We want to hear from you! 📣

The Federation is developing a strategy to help Traditional Owner corporations grow strong, skilled and sustainable workforces on-Country – and we’re speaking directly with Traditional Owner groups to ensure it captures your experiences.

We know Traditional Owners working on and for Country is about more than filling vacancies: it’s about meeting obligations to care for Country and strengthening language and culture.

This work will chart a practical path for Traditional Owner corporations to grow the size, skills and long-term sustainability of their workforces – and keep culture strong in the process.

Contact Gabby on [email protected] to book your meeting today.
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