Victoria’s Treaty: It’s Here

Name: Victoria’s Treaty: It’s Here
Start: 2025-12-12T18:30:00+00:00
Location: John Cain Arena, Melbourne

Ceremony and Celebration

Date

Friday 12 December 2025

6:30 pm

Venue

John Cain Arena

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Treaty paves the way for a new relationship between First Peoples and the Victorian Government – one built on respect, trust, and integrity.

Families are better off when they have responsibility over their own lives and Treaty gives Aboriginal people a say in how their services are run.

Because when First Peoples lead the way to design policies and solutions, we get better outcomes across areas like health, housing and education.

When you listen to people, you get better outcomes for people. And that’s what Treaty is. A practical way to achieve practical change.

About the event

VICTORIA’S TREATY: IT’S HERE is a free and family-friendly celebration to mark the historic commencement of Victoria’s Treaty with the bringing together of woomera and spears and the Treaty ceremonially signed during the event – a celebration of culture, dance and community that is open to all Victorians.

We’ve got some special guests joining us to celebrate, including Alice Skye, Baker Boy, BRIGGS, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Missy Higgins, Uncle Kutcha Edwards, Yothu Yindi, and friends.
Please note: A ticket is required for each person entering the event. Tickets to the event are subject to venue capacity.

This is a free and family friendly event and is alcohol and glass-free.

Running Times

Gates Open: 5:00 pm
- Gate 6 (via Western Plaza) – VIP and general admission
- Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard) – General admission
- Gate 9 – General admission
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Event Concludes: 9:45 pm

Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.

Important Event Information

A ticket is required for each person entering the event.
This is a family friendly event and is alcohol and glass-free.
There are several options for your journey to John Cain Arena:
- Car parking is sold out, public transport is recommended as the quickest and easiest option. Before you arrive, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for travel delays and disruptions. If you are arriving by car, there are several private carparks located nearby:
  - Yarra Park (MCG)
  - Secure Parking
  - Wilson Parking
  - Centro Parking
    - Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. 
To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your digital wallet before arriving.
Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and larger bags are not permitted.
Cloaking is available via the Information Desk at Gates 6. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
- Note: Water bottles must be soft plastic (not aluminium or hard plastic) and no larger than 750ml.
All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
To return your ticket you are required to log into Ticketek app and navigate to your tickets. From there you will need to click the drop-down arrow, then select manage ticket. You will then have the option to return ticket. If cannot access the Ticketek app, you can return your ticket at the John Cain Arena box office on the event day.

Flags and Banners

You can bring a flag or banner.

The following items may not be permitted into the Venue:

Large banners/signs taking up more than the guest’s seat;
Flags or banners/signs that may cause offence;
Flags or banners/signs that conflict with Venue or event sponsors; and
Flags or banners/signs that impede the view of guests.

Such flags, banners or signs must either be surrendered and cloaked, or taken back to the guest’s vehicle.

A Venue hirer may also impose further restrictions on the types of prohibited and permitted flags or banners.

Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.