Indigenous
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria is the Victorian Government's central point of advice on Aboriginal affairs. It promotes knowledge and understanding about Victoria's Aboriginal people within the wider community, and also administers legislation that protects Aboriginal cultural heritage. Learn more by visiting Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.
Wur-cum barra Victorian Public Service Indigenous Employment Strategy
Wur-cum barra aims to increase the diversity and responsiveness of the Victorian Public Service by increasing Indigenous employment across the public sector. The Department of Planning and Community Development has implemented its own Indigenous Employment Strategy to respond to the key result areas outlined in the strategy. The department is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels in its workforce. Visit Wur-cum barra to find out more about the overarching Wur-cum barra strategy.
Grants and funding
The Department of Planning and Community Development administers grants based on three features of strong communities: planning, strengthening communities and building community infrastructure. Visit Grants@DPCD to find out more.
Office of Women’s Policy
The Office of Women's Policy provides policy advice to the Victorian Government. By working across government, the Office coordinates and monitors government policies and programs that impact on women and their families. Visit Office of Women’s Policy to find out more, including information specific to indigenous women.
Office for Youth
The Office for Youth leads the Victorian Government’s commitment to working with the many diverse groups of young Victorians, and the communities and organisations they are a part of. It works to ensure that young people have the best opportunities to achieve their personal goals and to contribute to building a caring and connected Victorian community. Find out more at the Office for Youth.
Sport and recreation
Sport and Recreation Victoria provides greater participation opportunities for all Victorians. This is achieved by improving the quality of community and international sport and recreation facilities, strengthening the capacity of sport and recreation organisations, supporting world class sporting events and reinforcing the role that sport and recreation plays in building stronger communities. Find out more by visiting Sport and Recreation Victoria.