Indigenous affairs report 2008-09

Image: Reanna Bono, report cover

05 January 2010This report details key actions taken by the Victorian government in 2008-09 financial year and measures performance against 23 indicators. It includes a demographic profile of Victoria’s Indigenous community, Indigenous governance arrangements and highlights the key partnership arrangements between individual departments and Indigenous communities. The report highlights the alignment between Council of Australian Governments objectives and the outcomes sought by the VIAF.

A feature of this year’s report is a focus on a particular area of the VIAF – Early Childhood Development and Education. The early years and schooling experience are vital to improving the life prospects of all children and young people. Improving the educational outcomes for Indigenous young people is essential to breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

Image: report cover, Indigenous affairs report 2008-09.
Artwork: 'Wirwadjuri and Wemba Wemba' by Reanna Bono.

Noticeboard

20 December 2011

On 18 November 2011, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced the establishment of an independent panel of eminent community leaders to conduct an inquiry into Australian Government services to ensure they are responsive to the needs of Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

15 December 2011

We live in a 'wired society'. But how much are people affected by mental illness included in this? Does social media increase isolation or help people overcome it?

09 December 2011

The Historical Justice and Memory website now includes a daily newsblog.