Nominations are now open for the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll, which celebrates Aboriginal Victorians whose achievements have created a better future for all Victorians.
Since it was established in 2011, the Honour Roll has recognised 150 inspiring First Nations people for their outstanding work in a wide range of fields including health, education, justice, sport, the arts, community leadership and military service.
Past inductees include one of Australia’s first international cricket stars, as well as tireless community advocates, and trailblazers who are leading the path towards Truth and Treaty in Victoria today.
Uncle Patrick Farrant Snr was inducted in 2023 for his work in Shepparton, establishing a sobering up centre and night patrol in response to findings from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. He passionately worked for better outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Shepparton and beyond.
Dr Lois Peeler AM has been recognised for her advocacy to improve conditions for Aboriginal people, including the opening of Australia’s first Aboriginal school in Frankston in 1983 and the establishment of Lotjpadhan – a restorative justice project for young Aboriginal people.
Aunty Linda Bamblett was recognised in 2023 for her advocacy, in particular for her leadership of Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Ltd. She is also a founding member of Yappera Children’s Service and played a pivotal role in the Aboriginal Justice Agreement.
The new inductees will have their achievements added to the Honour Roll, which is on permanent display in the Victorian Parliament.
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State Government of Victoria
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The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.