Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council Annual Report 2019-2020

• Chairperson's introduction

  We are strong: an introduction to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council Annual Report 2019-2020 by Chairperson, Rodney Carter.

• The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council

  Current members and relevant Council information.

• Strengthened pride in and knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage

  Budj Bim Cultural Landscape recognised on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Caring for Country, Our Places Our Names, taking control of our heritage and making change.

• Deeper understanding of cultural heritage

  A long-standing statutory function of Council is to promote public awareness and understanding of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in Victoria.

• Council control over it's operations

  Standing side by side with Registered Aboriginal Parties, as Victorian Traditional Owners, Council is progressing its attainment of an independent organisational and operational structure.

• Increasing Registered Aboriginal Party coverage, capacity and sustainability

  A fundamental responsibility of Council is to determine applications for the registration of RAPs and variations to the boundaries of those RAPs once appointed.

• Transition and capacity of Council

  Council members are leaders in their communities with responsibilities to Culture and community wellbeing.

• Victoria's Registered Aboriginal Parties

  Reports from Victoria's registered Aboriginal parties.

Updated 24 December 2020