PURPOSE AND VISION

Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committees (RAJACs) are supported by a full-time Executive Officer employed by the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS).

Your RAJAC

The report from the West Metro Forum (23 June, 2022) and fact sheets are now available on the Aboriginal Justice website for WM RAJAC members and community:

The role and responsibilities of Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committees – RAJACs are to:

  • advocate for and promote improved justice outcomes and Aboriginal justice initiatives to both Aboriginal communities and government agencies
  • develop and implement Regional Justice Action Plans that address Aboriginal over-representation
  • promote and participate in cross agency and partnership forums, such as the Aboriginal Justice Forum, and other initiatives to address Aboriginal disadvantage
  • work with other regional Aboriginal advocacy groups
  • monitor and comment on Aboriginal contact with the justice system at a regional and state-wide level
  • promote and nurture the LAJACs, providing advocacy for them at the regional level
  • participate in the assessment process for government grant funding applications for Aboriginal justice-related programs
  • aiding in the successful delivery of Aboriginal programs under Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja.

Local Aboriginal Justice Action Committees have been established to develop close relationships and build trust with local Aboriginal communities experiencing poor justice outcomes. The LAJACs are responsible for promoting and nourishing improved relationships, linkages and reconciliation between the wider local Aboriginal community, justice agencies, local government and community service providers.

Western Metropolitan Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (RAJAC)

With an Aboriginal population of 5,183 the Western Metropolitan region accounts for approximately 11% of Victoria’s total Aboriginal population.

A RAJAC Executive Officer works across the region’s six Local Government Areas: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham.

Four custodial centres are located in the Western Metropolitan region: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Metropolitan Remand Centre, Port Phillip Prison and Ravenhall Correction Centre. A full range of justice services are offered from Justice Service Centres located in Werribee, Sunshine and Melton.

Western Metropolitan RAJAC Chairperson
Helen Gonebale

Western Metropolitan RAJAC Executive Officer

Douglas Briggs

T: 03 8684 1755
E: douglas.briggs@justice.vic.gov.au

 

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Artwork for Aboriginal Justice Agreement Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja or ‘Senior Leaders Talking Strong’ is the current Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement (AJA) that was created in response to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. It strengthens the Victorian Government’s commitment to self-determination and is an important step in the long and proud history of the Aboriginal community and Government working in partnership to improve justice outcomes.

Download the Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja Outcomes Framework here

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and Community. We also pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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