Welcome Reception for Joint Council on Closing the Gap

A welcome reception to launch a Joint Council on Closing the Gap was held at the National Gallery of Victoria on Thursday 23 November. A welcome reception to launch a Joint Council on Closing the Gap was held at the National Gallery of Victoria on Thursday 23 November.

The reception showcased Victoria’s commitment to implementing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and Treaty, highlighted First Peoples’ art and culture in Victoria and provided an opportunity for networking for First Peoples’ leaders from across Australia.

The event was attended by federal and state First Peoples’ Ministers and Coalition of Peaks representatives, Ngaweeyan Maar-oo Co-Chairs and Members, senior government officials, First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Members and Yoorrook Justice Commissioners and First Peoples’ leaders from across Victoria.

Learn more about Victoria’s approach to implementing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap(opens in a new window).

Three First Nations dancers in traditional dress