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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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Were thrilled to publicly announce the Aboriginal organisations receiving funding under Round 2 of the Aboriginal Culture and Healing Flood Recovery Grant Program. ✊🏾

Ten diverse projects will support Aboriginal community-led healing and recovery – meeting flood-affected communities’ psychological and wellbeing needs, mapping and restoring damaged Country, reconnecting with Country through workshops and cultural storytelling, and action planning to mitigate future flood impacts.

The Federation administers this program on behalf of Emergency Recovery Victoria, and were grateful to partner on such important work. 

Congratulations to:

Aboriginal Community Elder Service
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation
DJAARA
Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation
First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation 
Oonah Health & Community Services Aboriginal Corporation
Tati Tati Kaiejin
Wayapa Wuurrk
Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation

👉🏾 Read more about the funded projects: bit.ly/4d4T2CW

We're thrilled to publicly announce the Aboriginal organisations receiving funding under Round 2 of the Aboriginal Culture and Healing Flood Recovery Grant Program. ✊🏾

Ten diverse projects will support Aboriginal community-led healing and recovery – meeting flood-affected communities’ psychological and wellbeing needs, mapping and restoring damaged Country, reconnecting with Country through workshops and cultural storytelling, and action planning to mitigate future flood impacts.

The Federation administers this program on behalf of Emergency Recovery Victoria, and we're grateful to partner on such important work.

Congratulations to:

Aboriginal Community Elder Service
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation
DJAARA
Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation
First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation
Oonah Health & Community Services Aboriginal Corporation
Tati Tati Kaiejin
Wayapa Wuurrk
Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation

👉🏾 Read more about the funded projects: bit.ly/4d4T2CW
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We love connecting dots, bringing people together, and sharing Traditional Owners views – and we did all three yesterday!

We joined together with Environmental Justice Australia and First Nations Legal & Research Services to host a seminar on the Cultural Landscapes Strategy – a landmark document prepared by Traditional Owners to restore traditional knowledge and cultural values back into management of Country. 

Over soup (thanks Gabby!) we shared how the Cultural Landscapes Strategy was developed, how its being implemented and evaluated, and how holistic approaches to caring for and existing with Country can fortify the rights of Traditional Owner groups.

It was a pleasure to come together, find common ground, and share a meal together, and were looking forward to meeting again soon.

We love connecting dots, bringing people together, and sharing Traditional Owners' views – and we did all three yesterday!

We joined together with Environmental Justice Australia and First Nations Legal & Research Services to host a seminar on the Cultural Landscapes Strategy – a landmark document prepared by Traditional Owners to restore traditional knowledge and cultural values back into management of Country.

Over soup (thanks Gabby!) we shared how the Cultural Landscapes Strategy was developed, how it's being implemented and evaluated, and how holistic approaches to caring for and existing with Country can fortify the rights of Traditional Owner groups.

It was a pleasure to come together, find common ground, and share a meal together, and we're looking forward to meeting again soon.
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Our friends at Storey & Ward Lawyers are hosting a professional development seminar, providing expert training on land rights, native title and cultural heritage.

Designed for professionals working as cultural heritage advisors, lawyers, and in resources, planning and policy areas, the day-long seminar will cover the legal and policy environment of native title and cultural heritage legislation, grounded in how rights and responsibilities to Country are enlivened. 

Traditional Owner organisation staff members receive a discount, and early bird prices end on 16 May.

LEARN MORE | bit.ly/4k8dshY

Our friends at Storey & Ward Lawyers are hosting a professional development seminar, providing expert training on land rights, native title and cultural heritage.

Designed for professionals working as cultural heritage advisors, lawyers, and in resources, planning and policy areas, the day-long seminar will cover the legal and policy environment of native title and cultural heritage legislation, grounded in how rights and responsibilities to Country are enlivened.

Traditional Owner organisation staff members receive a discount, and early bird prices end on 16 May.

LEARN MORE | bit.ly/4k8dshY
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We want a Federal Government that respects Traditional Owners’ rights and works for self-determination. Here’s the Federation’s 2025 Federal Election scorecard.

We want a Federal Government that respects Traditional Owners’ rights and works for self-determination. Here’s the Federation’s 2025 Federal Election scorecard. ... See MoreSee Less

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