Cultural and Ceremonial Leave

An employee of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may be entitled to paid cultural and ceremonial leave.

A full time employee (other than a casual employee) of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander descent is entitled to up to three days' paid cultural and ceremonial leave per school year (non-cumulative) for the purpose of attending Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander community meetings. 

An employee (other than a casual employee) of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander descent is also entitled to three days' unpaid leave per school year (non-cumulative), upon the death of a member of their immediate family for the purpose of other ceremonial obligations. This entitlement is in addition to the entitlement to compassionate leave under the VCEMEA.