THE Kaiela Institute in Shepparton is taking an important step in preserving Indigenous history, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s 2025 Local History Grants Program.
With a grant of $13,024, the Institute will acquire two professional-grade scanners to digitise a nationally significant collection. This work is part of the Makutu digital preservation project on Yorta Yorta Country, aimed at protecting and sharing important cultural records.
The project highlights the vital role of community-led organisations in keeping local history alive.
Through the Local History Grants Program, run by Public Record Office Victoria, the government is helping groups like Kaiela preserve vital history.
This is a meaningful investment in cultural respect, truth-telling, and a stronger shared history for all Victorians.
