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Victorian Government Values Statement

The Victorian Government is committed to building community harmony and ensuring every Victorian feels safe and can participate in all aspects of Victorian life.

This commitment is reflected in the contractual relationship with funded organisations, which sets out the expectation that organisations will uphold the Victorian Government values and the Commitment to Social Cohesion, when delivering their funded projects.

Victorian Values Statement

Whether at home, at work, while volunteering in the community, these are the values that make Victoria a great place to live – and a place we can all be proud of.

  1. One law for all - All Victorians have the same responsibilities, rights and protections under the law.
  2. 2.Freedom to be yourself - Everyone is free to be themselves and to feel safe in being true to themselves.
  3. Discrimination is never acceptable - Everyone has a responsibility to promote inclusion and participation and to reject exclusion, racism and all forms of violence.
  4. A fair go for all - Every Victorian should be given the support they need to enjoy the Victorian way of life.
  5. It is up to all of us to contribute to a Victoria we can be proud of - We all want similar things – the opportunity to thrive, for our successes to be recognised, and for our families and loved ones to be safe, secure and happy.

Commitment to Social Cohesion

Victoria is a proudly diverse community.

Our social cohesion is part of what makes our state a great place to live.

It is expected that your organisation will commit to upholding Victoria’s social cohesion.

You will do this in your daily conduct as an organisation by:

  • Supporting shared understanding and celebration
  • Being respectful of different views and perspective
  • Creating an inclusive environment where everyone can belong
  • Rejecting racism, vilification and discrimination in all forms.

You will acknowledge that the conduct of your organisation, its employees, its contractors and/or volunteers, adheres to the Victorian Values Statement and the Commitment to Social Cohesion.

You are required to read, understand and make your employees, contractors and volunteers aware of the Victorian Values Statement and the Commitment to Social Cohesion.

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