Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website contains the names and images of people who have passed
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website contains the names and images of people who have passed

With an Aboriginal population of 3,977 the Eastern Metropolitan region accounts for approximately 8% of Victoria’s total Aboriginal population.
A RAJAC Executive Officer works across the region’s seven Local Government Areas: Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges.
A full range of justice services are offered from the Justice Service Centres located in Ringwood and Lilydale.
You can contact the Eastern Metropolitan RAJAC Executive Officer, Daniel Sutherland.
Ph: 0419 608 591
E: Daniel.Sutherland@justice.vic.gov.au
Lawrence is a proud Taungurung descendant born on Wamba Wamba Country in Swan Hill. Lawrence is a qualified Teacher and has undertaken a number of roles across Victorian State government from education, employment, justice, community capacity building, Corrections Victoria, land management, and Rail Projects Victoria. Lawrence was previously the Associate Director of Aboriginal Services at Victoria Legal Aid.
He has undertaken CEO roles for Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations and NSW Lands Councils, bringing community together for Self Determination and Reconciliation working to Close the Gap.
Lawrence has also undertaken the role of Responsible Person for a Registered Aboriginal Party under the Victorian Cultural Heritage Act overseeing many cultural heritage management plans and the protection of cultural values on country.
Lawrence is the currently the Co-chair of the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce.
