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Annual Reports

1999/2000 Annual Report
This report outlines the work of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs over the financial year.
2000/2001 Annual Report
2002/2003 Annual Report
2003/2004 Annual Report
2004/2005 Annual Report
2005/2006 Annual Report
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2006 /2007 Annual Report
2007/2008 Annual Report
2008/2009 Annual Report

Conference Reports

Aboriginal Seniors Yarn Up
In May 2000, over 300 senior Aboriginal people came together for the Aboriginal Seniors Yarn Up, a three day conference looking at issues of importance to older people. This is a report of the outcomes of this extraordinary event.
Talkin' Up Reconciliation
In August 1999, a landmark convention was held in NSW - Talkin' Up Reconciliation.
Travelling Roadshow Outcomes
The NSW State Reconciliation Committee took to the road in 1999, visiting towns and regional centres where it was felt the message of reconciliation most needed to be heard.

Factsheets

Amendments to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983
DAA Factsheets
Family Records Unit : About The Service
The Family Records Unit has been set up to help Aboriginal people in NSW access records about themselves and their families, particularly members of the Stolen Generations who lost connection with their families as a result of past government policies and practices.
Family Records Unit Factsheets
The following factsheets are provided

Family Records Unit: How to Research Your Family History
There are a number of other organisations which hold records relating to Aboriginal people, or which can provide assistance to people conducting research.
Family Records Unit: Records of The Aborigines Welfare Board
The Aborigines Welfare Board (formerly the Aborigines Protection Board) was the main State Government agency responsible for implementing and administering legislation and policies affecting Aboriginal people in NSW from 1883 to 1969.

Newsletters

Publications

Two Ways Together
New South Wales Aboriginal Affairs Plan (2003-2012)
Aboriginal Participation in Construction Guidelines
Budyari Ngalaya: First Peoples Business Partnerships
A guide to developing partnerships between business and Aboriginal people to encourage economic opportunities and development.
Corporate Brochure
DAA Newsletter Spring 2008
Department of Aboriginal Affairs 2005-2008 Corporate Plan
The Corporate plan is the driving force behind the work of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. This document provides an overview of the Department and its primary objectives over the next three years.
Draft Land Dealings Amendment Bill
Getting it Right
A Journalist's Guide to working with Indigenous Communities.
Land Management Publication
"NSW Aboriginal people acquiring and managing land for conservation purposes"
Making It Our Business
NSW Aboriginal Economic Development Discussion Paper
NSW Gov. Progress Report - Child Sexual Assault (Aug 2009)
NSW Interagency Plan to Tackle Child Sexual Assault Jan 2007
On Country
Making access agreements for lands and waters in New South Wales
Securing the Truth
The NSW Government’s submission to the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families. This book is a compilation of material and information on the removal of Aboriginal children in NSW throughout the past century.
Stolen Generations
The NSW Government Response to 'Bringing them Home'
The NSW Government response to Bringing them Home, the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families. This response outlines the commitment of the NSW Government to implementing the recommendations made in Bringing them Home.
Yapapunakirra - Lets track back
The Yapapunakirra - Lets track back is a guide to understanding the Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan Language. It is a report of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 .

DAA Reports

2007 Regional Action Plans Central Coast to Mid Western
Biamanga and Gulaga Report
The Biamanga and Gulaga Report: Aboriginal Cultural Association with Biamanga and Gulaga National Parks is a revised edition of the Biamanga and Gulaga Research Report, commissioned to provide the Registrar, Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 with family history and cultural information in consultation with local Aboriginal people.
Community Consultation
DAA response to community input on Community Governance
Department of Aboriginal Affairs Corporate Plan 2002 - 2004
The Corporate plan is the driving force behind the work of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. This document provides an overview of the Department and its primary objectives over the next three years.
Draft Partnership Community Program Governance Framework
Guide to the Aboriginal Ownership and Joint Management
This is a guide to the Register of Aboriginal Owners and the guide to the legislative framework for the involvement of Aboriginal people in the joint management of lands in NSW. It is a publication of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 .
Questions re draft Partnership Community Program Guidelines
Summary Draft Partnership Community Governance Framework
To Tackle Child Sexual Assault in Aboriginal Communities
A comprehensive plan has been released to tackle the serious problem of child sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities around NSW.
Two Ways Together Report on Indicators
Two Ways Together: Report on Indicators 2007