A commitment to improving engagement between Aboriginal people and Victoria’s 79 local governments took a step forward in Ballarat today when Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Local Government Jeanette Powell released a consultation paper.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell today introduced legislation into the Victorian Parliament to strengthen the governance of Framlingham and Lake Tyers Aboriginal trusts.

The Victorian Government and the Dja Dja Wurrung people have reached a landmark native title settlement that formally recognises the Dja Dja Wurrung people as the traditional owner group for lands in central Victoria.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell along with Member for Mildura Peter Crisp joined students at the Mildura Primary School today to learn a little local language as part of the school’s Aboriginal language program.

The current generation of young Aboriginal Victorians will have better educational and training qualifications than any previous generation according to the Victorian Government Aboriginal Affairs Report 2012, tabled on National Closing the Gap Day in Parliament today.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell officially opened an exhibition of paintings in Shepparton by local indigenous artist Ross Morgan yesterday.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell joined hundreds of people at Federation Square today to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the national apology to the stolen generations.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell welcomed the news that the story of four talented Aboriginal women won much acclaim at the recent Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Awards (AACTA).

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell today officially presented caps to the 20 exceptional Aboriginal cricketers who will represent Victoria in the 2013 Imparja Cup.

Victoria is emerging as a national leader in improving employment, education and training outcomes for Indigenous people according to a Productivity Commission report, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell said today.

Surplus fresh food will be distributed to Victorian Aboriginal communities under an innovative new partnership to improve lifelong health and wellbeing, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell said today.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell and Member for Gippsland East Tim Bull met with residents at Lake Tyers today for discussions about community issues and possible amendments to the Aboriginal Lands Act 1970 (the Act).

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell today announced that $1.03 million dollars has been committed to fund the next two years of a nation-leading training program in Aboriginal cultural heritage management.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell has welcomed the constructive approach of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council to the recently released report of the Inquiry into the Establishment and Effectiveness of Registered Aboriginal Parties.

Premier Ted Baillieu has paid tribute to 15 exceptional Victorians who have played a significant part in the community, in the second Indigenous Honour Roll Induction Ceremony at Federation Square.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell today congratulated the winners in the 16th annual Victorian Indigenous Performing Arts (VIPA) Awards which were presented at a gala ceremony in Melbourne last night.

Victoria’s young and growing Aboriginal population is set to have a clear direction for creating a better future, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell said today.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell today welcomed the report Inquiry into the Establishment and Effectiveness of Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs), tabled in Parliament yesterday.