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Terminology
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Indigenous Australians, First Australians, or First Nations people are people who identify as and are descendants of Aboriginal Australia. These terms are commonly used and interchangeable. The term Aboriginal refers to the Victorian Aboriginal community.
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About the role
The role of elected Victorian Aboriginal Sporting Partnership Working Group members will be to:
- read all meeting papers and consider discussion questions in advance of meetings
- actively participate through attending meetings, representing their individual and community views in group discussions during these meetings
- provide feedback on all proposals raised, using their experience, background and unique perspective
- raise issues or provide feedback to either of the Co-Chairs or SRV support staff in a professional manner as they may arise
- be respectful of other opinions and experiences throughout all group interaction and communication.
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To apply
Applications closed 5pm Wednesday 15 November 2023
The Expression of Interest process for the Victorian Aboriginal Sporting Partnership Working Group has now closed. Should you wish to discuss the process or have a general enquiry regarding the VASP, please contact Allyson Walker, Manager Aboriginal Programs at Aboriginal.Programs@sport.vic.gov.au
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For further assistance
If you require assistance in completing an application, including any requests for reasonable adjustments, please reach out to the Aboriginal Programs Team by emailing aboriginal.programs@sport.vic.gov.au
Sport and Recreation Victoria is calling on representatives from the Victorian Aboriginal community to join the Victorian Aboriginal Sporting Partnership Working Group.
We’re seeking applications to fill 10 Group Member positions (including an elected Co-Chair) for the Victorian Aboriginal Sporting Partnership Working Group. Group members will be paid sitting fees for the duration of the Working Group which will meet 4 times across the next 12 months from February 2024 to February 2025.
The group will work together to design the preferred model of the partnership, with the goal of increasing participation in sport and active recreation.
The Victorian Aboriginal Sporting Partnership Working Group is designed to ensure that Aboriginal voices and experiences are heard and respected, empowering the community to create change that will positively impact all Aboriginal Victorians.