DAA News - Winter 2004
Aboriginal InfonetNew South Wales Aboriginal Infonet, Networking the NSW Aboriginal Community.
Aboriginal education review update
The review of Aboriginal education in NSW announced in October 2003 has completed its first major stage of work.
Better Support for Aboriginal mothers and babies
The Baby bag is a joint project from NSW Government's Families First and the Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Strategy (ACYFS), to reduce smoking by Aboriginal women during the antenatal period.
Chief executive seek our Dareton community views
Chief Executive Officers (CEOS) from a number of departments including Aboriginal Affairs, Education and Training, Housing, Attorney General's, Premier's, Cabinet Office, Health, Corrective Services and the Community Services had recently met with the Dareton/Wentworth Community Working Party to discuss a range of issues critical to the community.
Granting Success
The Department's Grant Program has funded around 500 projects since it began in 1999 and almost 5,000 Aboriginal people have benefited as a result.
Indigenous Nations for the Basin Gathering 2004
A gathering of Indigenous National from the Murray Darling Basing decided a united response will better influence Government.
Kylie McLeod
One of the Department's many young Aborigial employees Kylie is currently employed as an administration officer under the the direction of Manager Stephen Wright in the the Office of the Registar, Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983. This is a statutory office created by the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA).
Mount Grenfell Historic Site
Joint Management of the Aboriginal owned land at Mount Grenfell is now being successfully negotiated.
NSW Aboriginal Land Council Act
The State Government has announced the establishment of a taskforce to overhaul the NSW Aboriginal Land Council System.
New homes for Murrin Bridge
Murrin Bridge, near Lake Cargelligo, is the latest Aboriginal Community to benefit from new homes and other infrastructure improvements as part of the Aboriginal Communities Development Program.
News From DAA's Land Council Liaison Team (ALCLT)
The Land Council Liaison Team which is managed under the Heritage and Natural Resources Unit.
North-West communities share their views with Parliamentary Secretary
The Parliamentary Secretary for Aboriginal Affairs, Bryce Gaudry took to the road in May to visit nine communities in the North-West.
Progress on Land Management Booklet
Heritage and Natural Resources new publication.
Reconciliation Week
Red Ochre Festival 3 Leading Aboriginal Culture in West
Speaking out for Reconciliation movement
Sydney Opera House played host to 200 people when eminent Australians and community leaders turned out to mark the launch of the NSW Ambassadors for Reconcilication program in May.
The big screen comes to a remote town
The big screen shone in the eyes of kids from Walgett and Lightning Ridge as outdoor cinema came to Aboriginal communities in regional NSW.
Update on 'Stolen Wages'
A panel has been appointed to develop a repayment scheme for Aboriginal people denied wages and welfare entitlements.
