Victorian African Communities Action Plan

The VACAP was developed for Victoria’s African communities by Victoria’s African communities. Its development was led by the African Ministerial Working Group (AMWG), a diverse group of 22 people of African heritage, from October 2016 to February 2018.

During this time, hundreds of people across Victoria’s African communities gave their views and opinions to help shape the plan. The VACAP responds to well-known issues, and aims to uplift and support people to make decisions that improve their lives.

The VACAP proposed more than 250 actions across six focus areas. The suggested actions aim to create opportunities for all people to belong, contribute and thrive. The actions also build on work already being done by communities, governments and others to support people across Victoria’s African communities.

Focus areas

The 6 focus areas for the action plan:

	Business Growing African Victorian innovation, enterprise and investment across the economy.
	Employment Strengthening skills and pathways to gain meaningful jobs in all sectors.
	Education and training Building stronger learning foundations and skills for life.
	Health and wellbeing Lifting the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of all people.
	Inclusion and empowerment Supporting people to be equal, treated fairly and with respect.
	Leadership, cohesion and connection Contributing to a strong Victoria through effective leadership, cohesive communities and stronger connections across the broader society.