The Victorian Government is amplifying the stories of Aboriginal cultures, resilience and communities with the relaunch of a powerful story-telling campaign – as we continue on our nation-leading path to treaty and truth.

Deadly & Proud features the stories of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians such as musician Archie Roach, actor Miranda Tapsell, AFLW player Courtney Ugle and broadcaster Tony Armstrong among many others.

The stories cover everything from the ancient eel traps at Budj Bim to contemporary Aboriginal comic book culture and are mapped to a place where each storyteller has a unique connection to the land.

The Government is joined by the Essendon Football Club and Richmond Football Club in a partnership that will see the clubs promoting Deadly & Proud to their supporters, while backing Victoria’s historic path to truth and treaty.

Campaign logos will be shown around the ground for the Dreamtime at the G’ game to be played in Perth this year, while clubs will also promote the campaign on social media, and other channels.

Deadly & Proud advertising will appear throughout the month of June, and include television, radio and print as well as online and billboards – giving moreVictorians the chance to explore stories of pride in Aboriginal history and cultures, as well as consider the critical role that treaty and truth will play in a stronger future for all Victorians.

Victoria is leading the way to advance Aboriginal self-determination through its ongoing work with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria to progress treaty and the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission – Australia’s first truth-telling process.

Deadly & Proud continues on from the Deadly Questions campaign in 2018, which answered more than 4,000 questions from the public.  Find out more about Deadly & Proud by visiting deadlyandproud.vic.gov.au