Self-Determination - Yaanadhan Manamith Yirramboi, Cultural Leadership
Tracks
Ora - In-Person & Online
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
| 10:55 AM - 11:15 AM |
Overview
Melissa Harrison, Court Services Victoria
Speaker
Mrs Melissa Harrison
Executive Director Koori Programs And Initiatives
court services victoria
Self-determination - Yaanadhan Manamith Yirramboi, Cultural Leadership
Abstract
The proposed presentation will set out the journey towards implementing the Self-determination plan towards cultural leadership and cultural capability in a Traditional LAW setting, aligning to the work of the First Peoples Assembly of Victorin (Treaty)
The Court Services Victoria Self-determination Plan 2021-2025, Yaanadhan Manamith Yirramboi, shows our commitment to Aboriginal Victorians and to working together on very significant matters.
The Plan sets out the expectation of CSV to create a Koori-inclusive environment for staff, Koori agencies and the Koori Community in Victoria. It is evidence of our commitment to embracing the principle of self-determination and moving to action.
The CSV Plan sits alongside the Self-determination Plans of the courts and VCAT, and CSV commits to supporting the courts and VCAT to realise their Plans.
Building cultural awareness and competency capability across all areas of courts and VCAT will strengthen respect and understanding of the cultural values, traditions and customs that underpin the essence of CSV's Koori staff and the Koori Community accessing court services.
CSV's Plan adopts the four priority areas, or self-determination enablers, as set out in the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework 2018-2023, that establish a strong foundation of the CSV Self-determination Plan:
Prioritise Culture
Address Trauma and Support Healing
Address Racism and Promote Cultural Safety
Transfer Power and Resources to Communities.
The Court Services Victoria Self-determination Plan 2021-2025, Yaanadhan Manamith Yirramboi, shows our commitment to Aboriginal Victorians and to working together on very significant matters.
The Plan sets out the expectation of CSV to create a Koori-inclusive environment for staff, Koori agencies and the Koori Community in Victoria. It is evidence of our commitment to embracing the principle of self-determination and moving to action.
The CSV Plan sits alongside the Self-determination Plans of the courts and VCAT, and CSV commits to supporting the courts and VCAT to realise their Plans.
Building cultural awareness and competency capability across all areas of courts and VCAT will strengthen respect and understanding of the cultural values, traditions and customs that underpin the essence of CSV's Koori staff and the Koori Community accessing court services.
CSV's Plan adopts the four priority areas, or self-determination enablers, as set out in the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework 2018-2023, that establish a strong foundation of the CSV Self-determination Plan:
Prioritise Culture
Address Trauma and Support Healing
Address Racism and Promote Cultural Safety
Transfer Power and Resources to Communities.
Biography
Melissa, a Gunai woman from East Gippsland with ties to the Gunditjmara people. .Melissa commenced her career in the criminal justice system. In 2002, Melissa co-led consultations for the first Victorian Indigenous Family Violence Strategy, . She collaborated with the Department of Justice, the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement, and the City of Melbourne to develop Councils’ Indigenous Framework. Melissa pursued further postgraduate studies in Corporate Management. Melissa’s has been recipient of the Dardi Award for Outstanding Leadership in 2010 and an Indigenous Fellowship in 2012 and in 2023 was winner of the Top 50 women in the public sector awards.
