The Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands. Our office is based on the lands of the Wurundjeri people – the lands on which many of our team members also live and work from home. Other team members live and work on the lands of the Bunurong and Dja Dja Wurrung peoples.
We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Victoria and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the deep and enduring connection of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country and their continuing custodianship of the land, waterways, and seas.
We proudly recognise First Nations peoples as having the world’s oldest living cultures, and acknowledge that the heritage, traditions, and customs of Aboriginal communities throughout Victoria are vibrant, rich, and diverse.
We respect that Elders and other leaders of Aboriginal communities in Victoria are critical to redressing inequality and disadvantage and improving outcomes for Victorian women. Their leadership includes First Nations women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, non-binary, sistergirls, brotherboys, intersex and queer folk who drive gender equality across Victoria. We thank them and honour their important work.
As we reflect on previous government policies and practices, we acknowledge the continuing negative impacts on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, we recognise and embrace the opportunity to collaborate and work together with First Nations peoples, families, and communities, towards improved economic, social, and cultural outcomes.
Read more in the Commission’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
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