The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is elected to represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria
It’s mob making decisions for mob.
In its next term, as part of Treaty, establishes Gellung Warl to tackle the big overarching statewide issues like improving health, education, and justice.
They will also lead the way in future Treaty negotiations with the State.
Gellung Warl will have the power to hold government to its promises. The Assembly will set up Nginma Ngainga Wara to provide independent oversight and accountability for Government.
Gellung Warl will also continue to lead Truth-telling and healing. Through Truth-telling, Yoorrook began a process of healing and created a public record of our true history. The Assembly will set up Nyerna Yoorrook Telkuna to continue the Truth-telling and healingprocess so everyone across the state can understand our past and share a better future.
The Assembly will also help empower the diverse Traditional Owner groups in Victoria to negotiate Treaties in their areas that reflect their specific aspirations and priorities.
Treaty is our opportunity to make sure we always have the freedom and power to make the decisions that affect our communities, our culture and our Country.
You can learn more about the Assembly and the work done so far at firstpeoplesvic.org
The role of an elected Assembly Member
General Members are the representatives for their communities.
They are expected to yarn with mob in their region and make sure the Assembly discussions and decisions are informed by Community views, ideas and aspirations.
Members are required to attend and actively participate in committee and Assembly meetings. These meetings are where the work of the Assembly is progressed and decisions are made.
Here are some documents that will help you understand the role, how to nominate, and how the Elections will unfold.