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Acknowledgement of Country

Our organisation operates from many different sites throughout Victoria. Across these locations, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country, recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Our organisation operates from many different sites throughout Victoria. Across these locations, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country, recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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Our vision for reconciliation in Australia is that we have a fair and just society where everyone is equal. Read more about our Aboriginal Services Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan.

We respect, appreciate and embrace difference at our organisation. Read more about our commitment for diversity and inclusion.

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