Labor is backing First Nations organisations to lead the way for their communities.

First Nations organisations know what their communities need – and the Allan Labor Government is making sure they have the facilities to deliver it.

Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today announced funding for Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation as part of the eighth round of the Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Program.

"First Nations organisations deliver the strongest programs for First Nations communities – the Allan Labor Government is proud to back that important work." Said Ms Edwards

"From education and health to sport and culture, this funding means communities have the spaces they need to come together and thrive."

Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation in Chewton will receive $1.4 Million to build a co-designed Indigenous Education Place.

The service will deliver educational, employment and wellbeing outcomes for First Nations people.

These are places where communities come together, culture is celebrated and people get the support they need.

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

Since 2018, the program has delivered almost $50 million for 127 projects across Victoria, by 60 unique First Nations organisations.

The program is transitioning to Gellung Warl – a commitment under Victoria's first Treaty.

Gellung Warl will establish and operate a new First Peoples' Infrastructure Fund from 2027. For more information, visit firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-community-infrastructure-program