The Wurreker Awards, presented by VAEAI (Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc) and the Victoria Government, recognise excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, training, and development across private and public sectors.

The highly prestigious Dr Mary Atkinson award that is awarded to Koorie Organisations was won by Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service. They are the lead specialist Aboriginal-specific family violence service provider in the eastern metropolitan region of Melbourne. In partnership with Swinburne University, Boorndawan has designed and commenced the delivery of a Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management for Aboriginal Family Violence Practitioners.