The Allan Labor Government is supporting Aboriginal organisations across Victoria to develop and upgrade their infrastructure, ensuring they can continue to deliver the services their communities need.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced that Tyntyndyer Homestead Inc and Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) are two of 22 recipients who will share in over $11 million as part of the seventh round of the Labor Government’s Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Program.

Tyntyndyer Homestead Inc will receive just over $410,000 to deliver critical upgrades to the building and site infrastructure, ensuring cultural artefacts are kept safe, as well as repairs to the organisation’s cultural rooms. 

Mallee District Aboriginal Services will receive $300,000 to expand the community kitchen and café which will enable the organisation to provide additional hospitality service, increase training and employment opportunities. The expansion will deliver a welcoming, culturally safe communal space for community to connect.

The Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Program supports Aboriginal organisations to build new functional and accessible infrastructure, or to repair, renovate or expand existing infrastructure.

Since 2018, the program has delivered almost $50 million to deliver fit-for-purpose buildings and enhance culturally responsive services to improve the lives of Aboriginal Victorians. As well as repairs and capital works, the program also supports planning activities for future projects.

The program reflects the Labor Government’s work to put decision making power in the hands of Aboriginal Victorians – the best outcomes are achieved when Aboriginal people drive the decisions about their lives, communities and futures.

For more information visit firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-community-infrastructure-program.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Treaty and First Peoples Natalie Hutchins

“Aboriginal community-controlled services are best placed to deliver what Aboriginal communities need.”

Quote attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“The Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Program means Aboriginal organisations can upgrade their facilities to better serve their communities."