The aim of the Koori Community Engagement Officer is to assist in reducing the issue of over-representation of Aboriginal people in the Victorian justice system by working with Aboriginal clients when they enter the court system. In addition, the service helps Aboriginal people to maximise their chances of rehabilitation through culturally appropriate and sensitive intervention.
The purpose of this service is to:

• Assist and advise the Court of matters relating to cultural issues that exist for Koori people in Victoria
• Provide advice and access to services for Koori offenders and families that come in contact with the Court
• Raise awareness within the court system of cross-cultural issues
• Maintaining and fostering links between the Magistrates’ Court, the Children’s Court and the Aboriginal community
• Liaise with the Aboriginal community to inform of court processes including Koori Court.