THE VAN POST LIBRARY
This is where you’ll find all the news stories, podcasts and videos created and posted by the Victorian Aboriginal News team.
Victorian Treaty Update July 2021
As the FPAV continues paving the way forward for treaties between Victorian Aboriginal people and the State Government, we take a look at some of the challenges and successes achieved to date.
University of Melbourne Embarks on Project to Gauge COVID-19 Impact on Victorian Aboriginal Community
Led by Gunai, Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, Alister Thorpe, Lecturer in Indigenous Health, the University of Melbourne appeals for survey responses from across the State
Aboriginal Voices Embedded in Victoria’s Mental Health System
For the first time in history, Aboriginal voices are to be embedded in Victoria's mental health system.
Aboriginal Victoria Develops and Launches Cultural Heritage Management Training Program
Aboriginal Victoria's Dr Christina Pavlides talks to CMR about an AV-developed training program in cultural heritage management.
First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Resumes Community Consultations Following Lockdowns
With Victoria's COVID-19 lockdowns easing, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria resumes - tentatively - its community consultation work
Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks – ensuring First Nations local issues are heard by State Government
While the Federal Government ignores a First Nations voice to government, the Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks forge ahead in Victoria
Statewide Gathering of Aboriginal Men Aimed at Support and Identifying Opportunities
Dardi Munwurro Community Development Manager Coree Thorpe talks on Connection Matters Radio about the forthcoming statewide Aboriginal men's gathering event
Victorian Treaty – Eight Months On
Eight months into its first term, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria is making great headway towards Treaty/ies in Victoria.
Protect Culture and Heritage
Pushing concerns of COVID aside for just a while, 850 people have tuned in to a crucial Caring for Country livestreamed event in Victoria.
Feeding Community
Social enterprise restaurant puts community before profits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Victoria’s changing reconciliation landscape
Three strong First Nations voices heard loud and clear at the 2019 Reconciliation Victoria Statewide Reconciliation Forum.