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

Bruce McGuinness

Bruce McGuinness was a member of the steering committee that established the VAECG in 1976. Bruce became the first Executive Officer for the Victorian Aboriginal Education Consultative Group upon its inception and remained in the position until 1978. When he left in 1978, Bruce went into the area of Aboriginal health, and was one of the people who established Koori Kollij. Bruce's expertise and community-based vision were fundamental in shaping the VAECG in its early years of operation.

Dianne Fitzgerald

Dianne Fitzgerald was one of the first Aboriginal teachers employed in Aboriginal Education Services as a Resource Teacher. Dianne acted in the position of Executive Officer of the VAECG for six months in 1978. In 1979, Dianne completed the Teacher Education for the Urban Aboriginal Situation, a review for the VAECG for the National Teacher Education Enquiry. Dianne has continued her involvement in Aboriginal Education on a State and Commonwealth level.

Esme Halden (Moira/Wiradjuri)

Esme Halden nee Bamblett graduated from Toorak Teachers College in 1978 with a Diploma of Teaching (Primary) and, became Executive Officer of the VAECG in 1979 remaining in the position until 1980. Over the past twenty-two years, Esme has continued her involvement in Koorie Education in a variety of roles, including: Resource Teacher, Teacher in Manega Aboriginal Annexe, TAFE Liaison Officer, Cross Sectoral Co-ordinator, Koorie Education Development Officer and Research Manager for the Institute of Koorie Education.

Alan Brown

Alan Brown was involved in Koorie Education since the 1970's. He was the Executive Officer of the VAECG for one year in 1981, after which he left and was instrumental in establishing Koori Kollij. Alan was the Co-ordinator of Koori Kollij for eight years until its closure. Although Alan has been involved in the area of Koorie health for a number of years, he maintained his interest in Koorie Education and was the President of the Melbourne Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated for ten years. Alan is currently the Manager of Bunjilaka, at the Museum of Victoria.

Gary Murray (Wamba Wamba, Dhuudhuroa, Dja Dja Wurrung, Baraparapa, Yapagalk, Yorta Yorta, and Wergaia)

Gary Murray was Executive Officer of the VAECG from 1982-1984. He was a founding member of Camp Jungai Co-operative in 1977. He was Administrative Secretary of Camp Jungai. Gary became the first Liaison Officer with the Department of Social Security. After he left the VAECG, from 1985-1987, Gary worked at the Lake Condah and District Aboriginal Co-operative as the Administrator. In 1987, Gary worked with the Murray River Regional Aboriginal Land Council and then from 1987-1990, was Co-ordinator of the Moama Local Aboriginal Land Council. In 1989-1990, Gary worked with the Wamba Wamba Local Aboriginal Land Council. Since 1990, he has been involved in Consultancy and Project work.

Lionel Bamblett (Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta)

Lionel Bamblett became the 1st General Manager of the newly formed VAEAI in 1985 - with a 2 year study break in 1991. He remained in the position and is now the General Manager of the VAEAI. Lionel has played a significant role in the negotiations with the different Ministers of Education for the implementation of policy that impacts on Koorie students in Victoria.