Aboriginal peoples have lived in the area now known as the Corangamite region for thousands of generations.

We acknowledge their Ancestors and Elders, past and present.

• We will integrate Aboriginal engagement and participation in the planning, governance, implementation and review of our programs and projects.
• Our people will be actively supported to engage Aboriginal communities and to build partnerships.
• Our Aboriginal engagement and participation approaches will be well planned, tailored, targeted and evaluated.
• We will provide respectful opportunities for Aboriginal people to contribute to strategies and initiatives.
• We will work transparently and respectfully with Aboriginal people, and establish clear roles and expectations.
• We will develop genuine and enduring partnerships.

The two Traditional Owners of the lands within the Corangamite Region are the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar.