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Western Metropolitan
Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee
With an Aboriginal population of 5,183 the Western Metropolitan region accounts for approximately 11% of Victoria’s total Aboriginal population.
A RAJAC Executive Officer works across the region’s six Local Government Areas: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham.
Four custodial centres are located in the Western Metropolitan region: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Metropolitan Remand Centre, Port Phillip Prison and Ravenhall Correction Centre. A full range of justice services are offered from Justice Service Centres located in Werribee, Sunshine and Melton.
You can contact the Western Metropolitan RAJAC Executive Officer, Kylah Burns.
Ph: 0488 320 190
E: Kylah.Burns@justice.vic.gov.au
Jodie Chatfield (Chairperson)
Jodie Chatfield is a proud Wiradjuri woman from Dubbo, NSW, who has dedicated over 30 years to advancing justice outcomes for her community and Aboriginal people across Victoria. With a career spanning both government and community settings, Jodie has been a tireless advocate for the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal people involved in the justice system, particularly those detained in Victorian prisons.
A recognised leader in justice reform, Jodie was the Project Manager behind the design, development, and implementation of the first Aboriginal Healing Unit for women at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. This groundbreaking initiative, the first of its kind in an Australian prison provides a culturally safe, trauma-informed space for Aboriginal women. Her pioneering work was acknowledged in 2024 with the Corrections Victoria Award, recognising her outstanding contribution and passion for systemic change. Jodie has lived in Melbourne’s western suburbs for many years, where she continues to support and advocate for her community. In 2025, she was honoured with the Western NAIDOC Ball Community Professional Award, celebrating her deep commitment to community empowerment and cultural leadership.
She currently serves as the Manager of Community Justice Programs at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), overseeing the Family Engagement Program, the Aboriginal Family Visits Program, and the Continuity of Aboriginal Health Care program. In addition to this role, Jodie is also the Chairperson of the West Metro Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (RAJAC), where she plays a critical role in driving regional justice initiatives and strengthening Aboriginal community voices in decision-making. Jodie’s leadership, lived experience, and unwavering dedication continue to shape a more culturally safe, just, and equitable systems for Aboriginal people across Victoria.