The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 acts primarily to provide for the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Victoria. This legislation legally recognises Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs)
https://www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/
Traditional owners and ballarat's aCCHO - BADAC
(WTOAC) - TRADITIONAL OWNERS
The Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) is the Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) and Statutory Authority for Wadawurrung Country for the management of Aboriginal heritage values and culture, under the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act, 2006.
In support of our above responsibilities, we provide a wide variety of
The Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) is the Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) and Statutory Authority for Wadawurrung Country for the management of Aboriginal heritage values and culture, under the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act, 2006.
In support of our above responsibilities, we provide a wide variety of services to organisations, assisting them in compliance with the aforementioned Act.
WTOAC provides field representatives to assist with the discovery and repatriation of cultural heritage artefacts and ancestral remains.
Our induction programs help to acquaint individuals and organisations with our heritage.
SEE BELOW FOR WTOAC SERVICES NOT LIMITED TO CULTURAL HERITAGE SERVICES, PROTOCOL SUPPORT SUCH AS WELCOME TO COUNTRY, WURRU (LANGUAGE) REQUESTS, SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTEN CULTURAL EDUCATION, CORPORATE EDUCATION, CULTURAL CONSULTATION AND GOBATA DJA CARING FOR COUNTRY PARTNERSHIPS AND CONSULTATIONS.
Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) is the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) for the Ballarat and district area, covering 4 local government areas (LGAs).
BADAC services are open to all members of the public, with priority given to BADAC members.
Since 1979, the organisation has grown considerab
Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) is the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) for the Ballarat and district area, covering 4 local government areas (LGAs).
BADAC services are open to all members of the public, with priority given to BADAC members.
Since 1979, the organisation has grown considerably and now delivers a wide range of services, underpinned by its adaption of the Social Inclusion principles, which incorporate the following programs:
- Early Childhood Learning & Development
- Children & Youth Services
- Koorie Youth Justice
- Family Support
- Aboriginal Led Family Decision Making
- Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care
- Cultural Planning
- Integrated Family Services
- Kinship Care
- Stronger Families
- Therapeutic Care
- My Aged Care
- Housing
- Health
- Allied Health
- Diabetes Health
- Social and Emotional Well Being
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Family Violence
- Local Justice
- Stolen Generation
BADAC is focused on prevention and early intervention, always with a client-centred approach, to ensure that BADAC clients are personally engaging in the development and nurturing of their own futures.
SEE BELOW FOR THEIR SERVICE CONTACTS INCLUDING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING PROGRAMS, HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE/NDIS, JUSTICE SUPPORT AND GOBATA BURRON—ACAC (Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care)
DJAARA - TRADITIONAL OWNERS
DJAARA - TRADITIONAL OWNERS
The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (trading as DJAARA) is a representative body for Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples, the Statutory Cultural Authority for Djaara.
In 2008, through the Corporation, Dja Dja Wurrung People gained Registered Aboriginal Party status to further the fight to be recognised as the Traditional Owners of Djandak
The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (trading as DJAARA) is a representative body for Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples, the Statutory Cultural Authority for Djaara.
In 2008, through the Corporation, Dja Dja Wurrung People gained Registered Aboriginal Party status to further the fight to be recognised as the Traditional Owners of Djandak (Country).
After 15 years of intensive negotiations, the Corporation – on behalf of the Dja Dja Wurrung People – and the Victorian Government signed the Recognition and Settlement Agreement on 28 March 2013.
The Agreement is a means by which Dja Dja Wurrung tradition and the unique relationship of Dja Dja Wurrung People to Djandak are recognised, strengthened, protected, and promoted, for the benefit of all Victorians, now and into the future.
In 2021, we paid respect to our People and begin trading as ‘DJAARA – Balaki Wuka (Giving to community)’. Dja Dja Wurrung People will always be the foundation of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation.
SEE BELOW FOR THEIR WORK, ORGANISATION AND SERVICES NOT LIMITED TO CULTURAL PROTOCOL SUPPORT SUCH AS WELCOME TO COUNTRY, CULTURAL HERITAGE AND DJA DJA WURRUNG LANGUAGE CONSULTATIONS AND RSA TRAINING.
An ACCHO is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. It is a primary health care service initiated, operated, and controlled by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to deliver culturally safe, holistic care.
https://www.vaccho.org.au/members/
BADAC Stories
Sorry business note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this BADAC website contains reference to, photographs, voices, names and stories of community who have passed.
For some, hearing the voices or seeing images of people who have passed may be distressing or cause offense.
Videos link with all the BADAC Stories
Other ABoriginal Community Controlled Organisations include
Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc.
The Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated, or VAEAI, is the peak state-wide Aboriginal community-controlled organisation for education and training in Victoria. We work for our community to build success in education and training.
This peak body aims to equip early childhood services with the knowledge and resources nece
The Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated, or VAEAI, is the peak state-wide Aboriginal community-controlled organisation for education and training in Victoria. We work for our community to build success in education and training.
This peak body aims to equip early childhood services with the knowledge and resources necessary to create welcoming and culturally inclusive environments for Koorie children and families.
Wurreker Representatives
VAEAI’s Wurreker Brokers are strategically placed over traditional areas across Victoria. The Central Highlands contact noted for Ballarat on the VAEAI webpage is
Peter Lovett
Central Highlands
VAEAI is a state-wide Koorie Community organisation consisting of eight regions. These regions are divided on the basis of traditional networks with a number of Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups (LAECGs) within each region.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/131831710228583
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL)
is a state-wide agency that provides advice to Government on a range of community development issues as well as being a major provider of extensive services to the Aboriginal community in both the metropolitan and some regional communities.
VISION
VACSAL will empower the
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL)
is a state-wide agency that provides advice to Government on a range of community development issues as well as being a major provider of extensive services to the Aboriginal community in both the metropolitan and some regional communities.
VISION
VACSAL will empower the Victorian Aboriginal community to achieve social, political and economic equity, whilst maintaining and strengthening identity, culture, pride and social purpose.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
VACSAL’s work involves representing and advocating for the Victorian Aboriginal community. In providing programs and services we are committed to:
Community and individual choice.
Self-determination and managing change.
Preserving and strengthening cultural identity.
Building strong individuals, families and communities.
Service innovation and responsiveness.
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled peak body organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.
About | Who We Are | SNAICC – National Voice for our Children
