Links
On this page you will find information about and links to organisations that work with and in the Victorian Indigenous community, as well as resources relating to leadership and the Indigenous Leadership Network Victoria’s activities.
Koorie Heritage Trust
The Koorie Heritage Trust Inc is a not-for-profit Aboriginal community organisation that aims to protect, preserve and promote the living culture of Aboriginal people of south-eastern Australia. Some of the activities offered at The Trust include art workshops, educational programs, accredited training, cross-cultural training, cultural tours and touring exhibitions. The Trust also provides a range of programs and services to the Koorie community and the general public including assisting community members trace their family history; youth projects designed to connect with Elders and culture, and an extensive research library dating back to the 1800s.
Koori Business Network
The Koori Business Network (KBN) is the Victorian Government's lead agency in the growth and promotion of Indigenous economic development. The KBN forms part of Small Business Victoria within the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD), and operates from an office on Exhibition Street in Melbourne's CBD. A key element of the KBN's role is to provide targeted support to Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs as well as identifying and maximising opportunities to access and increase Indigenous business capacity.
Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Centre
The Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Unit is located at The University of Melbourne in Parkville. Onemda conducts research into health policy and service delivery for Victoria’s Indigenous people and is founded on the principles of Aboriginal leadership. Onemda aims to foster an academic environment that values Aboriginal knowledges and methodologies, and supports ethical practice and Aboriginal self-determination, as well as to develop a national and international profile for research and teaching in Aboriginal health that is underpinned and informed by the principles of Aboriginal community development.
Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development
Situated at the Victorian College of the Arts, the Wilin Centre is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to supporting Indigenous students and artists. The Wilin Centre strongly encourages interested students and staff to interact with the Centre and our student cohort on a regular basis. It is the aim of the Wilin Centre to nurture and encourage Indigenous artists to achieve their utmost, as well as educate the student and staff body to recognise the diversity of Australian Indigenous arts and culture.
Leadership Victoria
Leadership Victoria is an independent non-profit organisation that develops and enhances leaders across all sectors. On their website you will find magazine articles about leadership, quotes and transcripts of speeches about leadership and links to other Australian and international leadership organizations.
