We work with Aboriginal people, government agencies, and the private and community sectors to promote the interests of Aboriginal people in NSW and reduce the inequity they continue to experience as a result of colonisation.
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Aboriginal Affairs 2009-10 Budget
The 2009-10 Budget includes Aboriginal-specific funding of more than $290 million.
Highlights include:
• Aboriginal Housing
• Community Services
• Languages and culture
• Circle sentencing
• Home Care
• Education
• Health
• Water and sewerage
• Police
Land dealings amendment Bill
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs has released a Draft Consultation Bill to amend the land dealing provisions of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 and is calling for written submissions by 8 April 2009
Procurement Policy Framework
Responsibility for whole-of-government procurement and asset management policy was transferred to the NSW Treasurer on 1 July 2003. On 1 July 2004, the NSW Government approved reforms to provide a simplified procurement process. NSW Treasury Circular TC 04/07 provides direction on the reforms.
Inaugural Premier's Excellence Awards winners announced
Recognising that Aboriginal community strength and commitment is key to closing the gap on Aboriginal disadvantage, the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Hon Paul Lynch MP, announced the Inaugural Premier's Excellence Awards Recognising Leadership in Aboriginal Communities winners at a special ceremony on 17 November 2008.
Making It Our Business
The MIOB Policy and Strategic Framework is the Government's key strategy to increase the employment, professional learning and career development of Aboriginal people in the NSW public sector. A recent survey of agencies indicates that MIOB is under-utilised in the sector. The MIOB Consultation Forums will provide an opportunity for Aboriginal employees, their supervisors and Human Resource Managers from across the NSW public sector to progress the next phase of MIOB through an MIOB action plan.
Two Ways Together Partnership Community Program
The Two Ways Together Partnership Community Program is a priority of the NSW State Plan and is the local level implementation of Two Ways Together: The NSW Aboriginal Affairs Plan (2003-2012).
The Program provides an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal communities and government agencies to work together to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people on the ground.
Two Ways Together Report on Indicators
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, The Hon Paul Lynch MP, has launched the second Two Ways Together Report on Indicators.
Aboriginal Participation in Construction Guidelines
The Aboriginal participation in Construction Guidelines were re-published in a simplified format to promote their greater use. Through these guidelines the NSW Government is creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal people in the private sector. Under the Guidelines, NSW Government agencies can require construction companies engaged on government-funded construction activities to include Aboriginal people in those projects by employing Aboriginal staff, or by sub-contracting to Aboriginal enterprises.
Government Response to the Aboriginal Child Sexual Assault Taskforce
If you would like to download a copy of the the NSW Government's response to the report from the Aboriginal Child Sexual Assault Taskforce please follow this link.
Information for Child Protection Practitioners
The latest Interagency Guidelines for Child Protection Intervention (2006) set out the responsibilities of agencies and professionals in the child protection system, including interagency collaboration, information exchange and procedures for making a child protection report.
