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First Nations Focus

Treaty

On the 30th of October, Victoria signed a First Nations Treaty, the first of its kind in Australia.

The Treaty will help all Victorians build a shared connection with the Aboriginal history and living cultures of our state. It provides an opportunity to bring Victorian communities together and to share pride in Aboriginal heritage, history, and culture.

The Treaty is about ensuring that all Victorians have access to the same opportunities and about building a better future for everyone.

You can learn more by watching this excellent BTN video, which helps students understand the importance of the Treaty:

Victoria’s First Nations Treaty – BTN

You might also like to listen to the Yothu Yindi song, Treaty. 

Yothu Yindi - Treaty (Original Version)

‘Treaty’ was a worldwide hit and the first song by a mainly Aboriginal band to peak on the ARIA singles chart. It was also the first song in an Aboriginal Australian language to gain extensive international recognition and it remains one of Australia’s most iconic rock songs.