Council’s vision is for all Victorians understand and respect our diverse Aboriginal identity and Cultures, with Traditional Owners as the primary custodians for heritage of the past, present and future.
A long-standing statutory function of Council is to promote public awareness and understanding of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in Victoria. Complementing this function is Council’s role to promote and facilitate research into Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
Together with communities, organisations, government departments and the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, we will focus on building mutual respect in the broader community, in partnership with RAPs and other Traditional Owners.
Council will support the efforts of RAPs and other Traditional Owners to improve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples’ understanding and enjoyment of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
Advisory Committees
Victorian Traditional Owners are invited to join a Council Advisory Committee
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Fund
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Fund is managed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council. Grants can be made out of the Fund for the purposes of protecting or managing cultural heritage.
Caring for Country
Caring for Country is a Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council initiative which promotes the voice of Traditional Owners in communicating the importance of protecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Supporting the survival, dignity and wellbeing of Our People through the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Our Places Our Names - Waterways Naming Project
Naming unnamed waterways and renaming of named waterways, with Traditional names, is an important step in realising self-determination for Victorian Traditional Owners.
Taking Control of Our Heritage projects
The Taking Control of Our Heritage projects explore the legislations that govern Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 Reform
Legislative reform is needed to protect Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in Victoria.
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