Department of Education Strategic Plan

Department of Education 2025–2029 Strategic Plan

The 2025–2029 Strategic Plan (PDF, 4,7MB) articulates our commitment to implementing new and continuing transformational reforms. This year our plan reflects our focus on prioritising self-determination for First Nations children and young people, and strengthening cultural safety.

Acknowledgment of Country

The department proudly acknowledges Victoria’s First Nations communities as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands, waters and skies, and pays respect to all Elders past and present.

We recognise First Nations people as Victoria’s first educators, artists and scientists, and we value the ongoing contribution of First Nations people and communities to Victorian life and how this enriches us all.

We also commit to work together to deliver the Victorian Government’s commitment to self-determination, Truth and Treaty.

Language statement

Throughout this publication the terms ‘Koorie’ or ‘First Nations’ are used to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Use of the terms ‘Aboriginal’ or ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’ are retained in the names of programs and data references.