The leading non-government body representing Indigenous Victorians' in education policy and strategy has welcomed grants for liaison officer grants in regional areas of the state "to strengthen learning outcomes for Koorie students".

Earlier this week, the Victorian Government announced applications opened the grants for Registered Aboriginal Parties and ACCOs to facilitate 27 roles.

Alongside liaison officers, the funding on offer is said to back service and program delivery via RAPs and ACCOs informed by May's Strengthening Aboriginal Self-Determination in Education report.

The Labor Government committed $51 million in funding for First Nations education in the 2024-25 budget.

This includes $31 for ACCO work in education.

Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. general manager Lionel Bamblett said "every person has the right to self-determination".

"In Koorie education, for example, self-determination is about Koorie people determining their own pathways in life. VAEAI is based on the founding principles of self-determination," Mr Bamblett said, via a government release.

"We look forward to seeing Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups, ACCOs, and RAPs, working together across the state to strengthen learning outcomes for Koorie students."

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carrol said the current government's investment into Aboriginal education is the state's biggest ever.

"By investing in Education Liaison Officers, we're supporting those who know what works best for communities – Aboriginal people themselves – to improve learning and wellbeing for First Nations students," Mr Carrol said.

RAPs have been invited to apply for funding, while ACCOs will go through an expression of interest process.