People who have signigicantly influenced Koorie Education in Victoria.

	Chairpersons of the VAECG Professor Colin Bourke Alf Bamblett		Presidents of VAEAI Phillip Cooper Kennedy Edwards Dr. Mary Atkinson Geraldine Atkinson
	Executive Officer's of the VAECG Bruce McGuinness Dianne Fitzgerald Esme Halden Alan Brown Gary Murray Lionel Bamblett		Community Members Aunty Melva Johnson Aunty Laura Bell Wendy Brabham Vera Briggs Lil Pettit Terrylene Marks Uncle Albert Mullett Ambrose Golden-Brown
	Non - Koories Glynn Beaton Ian Adams Mr Ming Chui Jan Muller Alan Peach Joan Kirner Stephen Elder Bruce Kiloh

Aunty Melva Johnson

Aunty Melva Johnson became involved in Koorie education in 1974 as a member of the Echuca Aboriginal Co-operative. In 1976, with other members of the community, Aunty Melva started the Echuca Education Group. Aunty Melva was the Administrator of the Echuca Aboriginal Co-operative for 8 years, a Koorie Educator for 3 years, Hospital Liaison Officer for 10 years and then Coordinator of the Women's and Children's Health House.

Aunty Laura Bell (Gournditch Mara)

Aunty Laura Bell began her involvement in Koorie Education in 1976 in Heywood, and attended the first Local Aboriginal Education Committee meeting in Heywood. Laura was a Koorie Educator for five years. Laura has represented her community on the VAEAI Committee of Management over the last twenty-five years. Aunty Laura was both a VAEAI Higher Education representative and the Catholic Education representative. Aunty Laura has been a representative on many local, state and national committees including SW TAFE College, Glenormiston College, Ballarat University, Deakin University, Melbourne University, Monash University, and, Victorian University Technology.

Wendy Brabham (Wergaia)

Wendy Brabham has a long involvement in Aboriginal Education, going back to 1979 when she graduated from Christ College with a Diploma of Teaching (Primary). In 1985, Wendy carried out a Review of the Victorian Pre-School Assistants Scheme. The recommendations from this review were fundamental in providing positive changes in the area of pre-school education for Koorie children. Wendy has been involved in the VAEAI in Specialist positions, and Office Bearer positions since 1986. She has been involved in a number of research projects in Aboriginal Education and has a long and extensive involvement in the area of Higher Education. Wendy is currently the Director of the Institute of Koorie Education at Deakin University in Geelong.

Vera Briggs

Vera Briggs started working in Koorie Education in 1970 when she was employed as a Kindergarten Assistant at Deniliquin Kindergarten. Vera then worked as a Koorie Educator at Moe for ten years from 1976 to 1986. In 1987 Vera became a Koorie Cross Sectoral Co-ordinator, and then a Koorie Education Development Officer. Vera has been a member of the Morwell Local Aboriginal Education Committee from 1981-2001 and has represented her local community on the VAEAI Committee of Management since 1981.

Lil Pettit

Lil Pettit was one of the first Aboriginal Teacher Aides employed in 1976. She worked in this position for a couple of years. Lil has also been employed as a Koorie Cross Sectoral Co-ordinator and then she returned to a Koorie Educator position. Lil has been a member of the Robinvale Local Aboriginal Committee since its inception and the Chairperson for the last 5 years. She has represented her local community on the VAECG and then the VAEAI since the early 1980's. Lil is now working in the area of Juvenile Justice, trying to establish preventative programs for the Koorie youth in her area.

Terrylene Marks

Terrylene Marks has been involved in Koorie Education since 1986. Terrylene has been the Drouin Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Chairperson for 15 years. She has been involved with the AASPA since its inception in both the primary and secondary areas. Terrylene has been a member of the Primary School Council for 8 years and 8 years on the Educational Committee. She has represented her local community on the Regional Koorie Education Committee (RKEC) for 3 years, and has been an Integration Aide at the Secondary School for 18 months.

Uncle Albert Mullett

Uncle Albert Mullett was involved in Aboriginal Education from 1980-2001. He was funded by Multicultural Education to develop Aboriginal Studies in Gippsland schools. Albert then began working with the Victorian Aboriginal Education Consultative Group as a Cultural Liaison Officer in 1982 to support the young people in Gippsland and to work with local parents. He helped to establish the Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale, Orbost, Morwell and Lake Tyers Local Aboriginal Education Committees. Albert organised cultural camps for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students from 1981-1991, and was a keynote speaker for Catholic Education for nine years. Albert continues to speak to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups and remains involved in the promotion of Koorie culture.

Ambrose Golden-Brown

Ambrose Golden-Brown was the first Aboriginal Cultural Officer at Aboriginal Education Services in 1976 for ten years. During that time, Ambrose made over 1000 visits to schools speaking to 30 000 students. He would tackle anything he was asked about. His talks ranged across history, culture and social justice issues. Ambrose was not afraid to challenge authority and countless students gained an understanding and appreciation for Aboriginal issues from him.