Community-designed training for leadership and confident decision-making within Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations will continue in Victoria for a further three years after securing funding from the state government.

The new funding supports tailored training for up to 180 people per year aimed at strengthening individual organisations' leadership in the boardroom across the state.

It's a continuation of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Governance Program, set up under the first 2023-2026 Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Action Plan, as a project delivery-led by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), following a inaugural trial in August.

The project was a top priority set up at the previous Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum in 2023, co-chaired by VACCHO's chair and state health minister.

It's delivered by VACCHO, Koorie Youth Council and the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA).

Local experienced First Nations community members help deliver the project in regional-based training.

"Strong governance is vital to the foundation of strong Aboriginal organisations. Governance training builds the knowledge, confidence and leadership capabilities needed to make informed decisions, protect Community interests and create sustainable, self-determined organisations," VACCHO acting chief executive and Gumbaynggirr man Jim O'Shea said.

"This training has been designed with Community, for Community and is focused on people from a wide range of ages and experience levels. This means that it is accessible to our young ones coming through - as well as our older people and Elders."

State funding will provide additional funding after supporting the pilot.

A second round of training and mentoring is set for Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative's Booln Booln Cultural Centre in mid-November.

"Investing in governance training is an investment in Aboriginal leadership, equipping boards and CEOs with the skills and knowledge to deliver lasting outcomes for their Communities," Victorian Health Minister Ingrid Stitt said.

"This governance program speaks to the valuable work of the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum and the Labor Government's commitment to delivering on what the Aboriginal community say are their priorities."