Aboriginal People

Principles

The NSW Government encourages recognition, respect and understanding of the unique position of Aboriginal people in society. Through all its agencies, the Government is committed to the improvement of social, economic and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Key elements of this commitment include the involvement of local Aboriginal leadership in local decision-making and the coordination of agencies for a whole of government approach to the service of Aboriginal customers.

Aboriginal people, the NSW Government and government agencies are jointly responsible and work together to plan and deliver solutions that meet community needs.

(Refer to Two Ways Together, the NSW Aboriginal Affairs Plan 2003-2012.)

Key Obligations of Agencies

Implement Two Ways Together
The ten-year partnership plan entitled Two Ways Together is the NSW Government's Aboriginal Affairs Policy for the period 2003-2012. It establishes a framework for a wide range of Government agencies to work with each other and with Aboriginal communities to improve the lives of Aboriginal people.

• Implement the NSW Aboriginal Affairs Policy
• CEOs to deliver Aboriginal Affairs results

Lead Agency and Further Help

The lead agency is the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. However, your agency may have a policy and/or a person responsible. Refer to them first.

• Regarding Two Ways Together – contact the Department of Aboriginal Affairs.
• Further help is also available from:Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Housing Office, NSW Aboriginal Education Consultation Group Inc., and the Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination, Commonwealth Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.