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25.01.2022 We are recruiting for a Legal Counsel Officer. This role will work to support the Assembly negotiation teams and be responsible for interpreting policy, regulations and legislation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Walk with us and make history! https://www.firstpeoplesvic.org//current-vacancies-legal-/

25.01.2022 Since forming in December 2019, we have successfully called on the state government to commit to a Stolen Generations Redress scheme and a Truth-Telling process. Working with our community, we continue to make history and are on the pathway to creating strong foundations for our communities in future Treaties negotiations. Find out more in our Annual Report: www.firstpeoplesvic.org//first-peoples-assembly-of-victori

24.01.2022 Great article in National Indigenous Times about our successful first year and achievements so far. Check out our Annual Report to find out more about our work over the past year: www.firstpeoplesvic.org//first-peoples-assembly-of-victori

24.01.2022 Earlier this year we saw thousands of Victorians marching in the street as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. They were marching about the ongoing injustices that Treaty can and will address with the State Geraldine Atkinson, Assembly Co-Chair Find out more about our work and milestones on the journey to Treaty in our Annual Report: www.firstpeoplesvic.org//first-peoples-assembly-of-victori

23.01.2022 Join us for a conversation about Truth-telling and how community can be involved in the creation of a Truth-telling process in Victoria. The conversation about Truth-telling is only just beginning and there will be many opportunities to have your say throughout the process. To find out more, visit our website: www.firstpeoplesvic.org/our-work/truth-telling

23.01.2022 Since we called for action in June, five more Aboriginal people have died in custody. 441 since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody in 1991. The deaths must stop. Blak Lives Matter. Geraldine Atkinson and Marcus Stewart, Co-Chairs First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria

21.01.2022 Have you seen today’s Google doodle? It features legendary Yolngu singer, civil rights activist and Yothu Yindi frontman Mandawuy Yunupingu! Yothu Yindi’s iconic song ‘Treaty’ was released in 1991 and remains close to our hearts calling on the federal government to fulfill on promises made to Aboriginal people and progress Treaty. Born on this day in 1956, we honour Mandawuy Yunupingu's extraordinary talent and contribution to the Treaty journey.... Watch the music video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf-jHCdafZY

21.01.2022 The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has been working on developing an Elders’ Voice model to ensure the Assembly’s work includes the guidance, wisdom, and cultural oversight of our Elders. We have developed a sample model on what this can look like and are looking to hear from community to support our engagements with Elders to get this model right. Find out more here: www.firstpeoplesvic.org/committees/elders-voice/sample-model

19.01.2022 We're recruiting for a Senior Communications Adviser! Reporting to the Head of Communications, the Senior Communications Adviser is responsible for the creation and the implementation of the media and social media strategy to support the engagement of Community Members, and will lead a small team. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary range: $98,000-$120,000 per annum. Applications close Sunday 16 May 2021.

16.01.2022 Introducing Assembly Member for the Metropolitan Region, Aunty Esme Bamblett a proud Bangerang, Wiradjuri and Taungurung woman. Aunty Esme has been involved in the fight for the rights of Aboriginal people for over 40 years and has much experience and knowledge to contribute to establishing a Treaty process. As an Assembly Member, Aunty Esme believes in Treaties and that it’s time for us to have them. She recognises our leaders who fought for our rights to Treaty and brough...t us to where we are today with an historic opportunity to set out a process for Treaties for our communities. Speaking on her biggest influences in life, Aunty Esme says it’s God and her family. Growing up I learnt the importance of family and community and looking after each other from my mother and grandparents. As a young woman, my aunt, Dr. Mary Atkinson contributed to my leadership skills by mentoring me and strengthening my faith. My uncle, Dr. Alf Bamblett was very influential in the development of my vision for a strong and united Aboriginal community. My children and grandchildren teach me to treasure the little moments that make a difference. https://www.firstpeoplesvic.org/metropo/esmerelda-bamblett/

15.01.2022 Introducing Assembly Member for the South West, Sissy Austin a proud Gunditjmara Keerraay Woorroong DjabWurrung woman. Sissy brings a grassroots spirit and way of doing business in all that she does. She has a deep love and care for our young people and community, which is reflected in her work as a Paralegal Support Worker at Djirra, her involvement in community campaigns such as the Protection of DjabWurrung Country, and her experience as a kinship carer over the past 6 y...ears. As an Assembly Member, Sissy hopes to achieve outcomes that reflect the needs of community, including a truth telling process to begin true healing and true self-determination for our clan groups across the state. She hopes that by being a young person on the Assembly, other young people will follow in the Treaty journey and stand for the Assembly themselves when the time comes. One of the reasons I stood was because I felt there needed to be young mob represented on the Assembly, I believe we bring a unique insight and unique ways of working and engaging that can be woven throughout all elements of treaty business. I hope that the Assembly is the vehicle for oppressive structures, processes and decision making bodies to be dismantled and re-built in a way that enacts self-determination for Aboriginal communities in this state, this is the only way forward for our country, land and people. www.firstpeoplesvic.org/south-west/sissy-austin

14.01.2022 We are looking to develop additional recognition pathways for Reserved Seat membership for Traditional Owner groups and we want to hear from community! Have your say to help strengthen community voices in the Treaty process. Find out more here: www.firstpeoplesvic.org/membership-model

10.01.2022 Great piece by ABC highlighting strong and diverse voices on the work of the Assembly and the challenges we have faced as a community over the past year.

09.01.2022 Introducing Assembly Member for the Metropolitan Region Matt Burns, a proud Taungurung man. Matt is the CEO of Taungurung Land & Waters Council (TLaWC) and serves on the board of a number of organisations, including the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations. As an Assembly Member, Matt is committed to achieving what he was elected to do help establish a Self-Determination Fund, Treaty Authority and Treaty Framework. Matt brings a valuable skill-set and ex...perience to the Assembly which he feels compliment the variety of skills and cultural knowledge brought by other Members. He believes this broad knowledge base promotes an environment for a strong and robust framework to be developed. Speaking on his biggest influences, Matt acknowledges his family. Life experiences and what you learn from them are often influences derived from your close relationships with your family. My nature and way of thinking have been shaped from the life experiences shared with my extended family. www.firstpeoplesvic.org//members-metropolitan/matthew-burns

08.01.2022 We are recruiting for a Media and Communications Adviser, who will be responsible for promoting the Treaty process and the work of the Assembly in Victoria through traditional media. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of history as we work for justice and rights! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary range: $85,000-$97,000 per annum. Apply via the link by Sunday 16 May 2021.

05.01.2022 We have Engagement Officer vacancies in the North West, South East and Metropolitan regions. We are looking for people with great communication skills, shows initiative, and are creative and passionate about supporting the Assembly’s work. These are identified roles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and you are encouraged to share through your networks. https://www.firstpeoplesvic.org/positi/engagement-officers/

04.01.2022 Through engaging with community and hearing your voices, Assembly Members voted in favour of local Treaties and a statewide Treaty ensuring that our communities have flexibility and keeping everything possible on the table for Treaty negotiations. Find out more about our work and milestones on the journey to Treaty in our Annual Report: www.firstpeoplesvic.org//first-peoples-assembly-of-victori

04.01.2022 We are excited for our upcoming Youth Yarning Treaty livestream on 15 October! Join us for a yarn about how young people can provide input into the First peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, and find out where we're up to with the Treaty process. https://www.facebook.com/events/2830133503940992/

04.01.2022 The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is devastated at the passing of an Aboriginal man in Port Phillip Prison. This is a national disgrace and is another unnecessary death in a year that has already seen too many Aboriginal people die in custody. We acknowledge that across Australia seven Aboriginal people have lost their lives in custody since March. That is seven too many.... It is clear the Corrections System has a callous disregard for Aboriginal life. Here in Victoria, the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission will examine the systems and structures that have led to tragedies like this and provide a fair and just way forward. However, more needs to be done. We need urgent action now, so no other Aboriginal lives are needlessly lost. First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Co-Chairs, Geraldine Atkinson and Marcus Stewart

04.01.2022 Our regional Treaty roadshow kicked off today! It's great to be on the road and having conversations with our community about Treaty.