Statement of Commitment to First Nations Peoples Self-Determination 

The Board of the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on which we live and work and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the unique status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Nations Peoples and seek to enrich our whole society with an improved knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Australia’s First Nations Peoples history and culture.

The Board commits to the vision of Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan 2016-2026 that:

Victoria will be a state where the rich and thriving cultures, knowledge and experience of our First Nations peoples are celebrated by all Victorians; where our universal systems are inclusive, responsive and respectful of Aboriginal people at every stage of their learning and development journey; and where every Aboriginal person achieves their potential, succeeds in life, and feels strong in their cultural identity.

The Academy’s mission is to enhance and improve student outcomes across rural, regional and metropolitan schools through specialised professional learning. Through the key enabler “a culture of professional leadership” in Marrung, the Academy is committed to ensuring First Nations teachers and leaders in Victorian schools have equal access to our programs.

We commit to the Treaty principles of self-determination and empowerment; fairness and equality; partnership and good faith; mutual benefit and sustainability; transparency and accountability.