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120 Due date Region FA section Milestone Progress Access for traditional and cultural purposes 2006 31 December 2000 1 April 2003 31 December Sthn 5.1.4.3 UNE, LNE, Eden 5.1.1 Sthn 5.1.1 Areas of State forest to be identified and set aside for Aboriginal education and specific community activities in accordance with Aboriginal traditional practices. Such areas to be determined and agreed upon by the Aboriginal Management Committees. Preparation of a joint strategy that will include how Aboriginal communities can gain access to materials for traditional/cultural purposes (such as art and craft purposes, food sources and medicine, access to firewood). Joint strategy on how Aboriginal communities can gain access to materials for art and craft purposes, food sources and medicine, access to firewood and opportunities for traditional use and cultural activity. Complete No further progress to report this year. However, in 2004–2005, Forests NSW in cooperation with the Tumut/Brungle Local Aboriginal Land Council and the local Tumut Community Development Employment Project organised the construction of an outdoor natural amphitheatre in the Tumut sub-region. This venue is now be used by Aboriginal communities and the general Tumut community to promote cultural events in a natural setting. No reporting required To contribute to the key objectives of the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Affairs Policy (Two Ways Together) to develop committed partnerships between Aboriginal people and the Government, and to improve the social, economic, cultural and emotional well-being of Aboriginal people, DECC led the development of a Cultural Resource Use Framework, which was signed off by government agency CEOs in November 2006. Two ways together aims to improve the lives of Aboriginal people and their communities by developing committed partnerships between Aboriginal people and the NSW Government, and to improve the social, economic, cultural and emotional well being of Aboriginal people. Information on Two Ways Together is available at: www.daa.nsw.gov.au/policies/policy.html The Cultural Resource Use Framework applies to all NSW Government lands and requires agencies (including DECC and Forests NSW) to develop operational guidelines. This work is also linked to the access policy called ‘On Country’, which was developed under Two Ways Together and is making access agreements for lands and waters in New South Wales. It is available at: www.daa.nsw.gov.au/publications/64.html Pending the development of the operational guidelines referred to above. Aboriginal access to forest resources for traditional purposes is being facilitated by DECC on an ‘as needs’ basis at the regional level and includes informal arrangements for Aboriginal people to participate in cultural activities, for example the Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) Plan of Management attempts to address this (in part) for KNP Eden Regional ESFM plans identify Forests NSW’ commitment to a strategy to allow local Aboriginal communities access to forest resources for traditional/cultural purposes. Forests NSW responds to specific requests from Aboriginal communities for access to forest resources. In the LNE region a hunting permit was issued to the Anaiwan Aboriginal Corporation for a five-year period to allow for traditional hunting rights in Walcha State forests. In addition, Guiwan Elders have also been issued with a permit for five years for traditional hunting in Walcha State forests. The Bhartoo Corporation has been issued with a letter of authority that provides for the gathering of plants and materials in the Taree area for traditional use. Discussions are occurring in relation to the potential to gather commercial quantities of protected plants from harvesting operations, as a commercial venture within the Aboriginal community. In progress To contribute to the key objectives of the NSW Governments Department of Aboriginal Affairs Policy — ‘Aboriginal Affairs Plan, Two Ways Together’ (called Two Ways Together and is a 10-year plan — 2003–2012), DECC led the development of a Cultural Resource Use Framework, which was signed off by government agency CEOs in November 2006. Two ways together aims to improve the lives of Aboriginal people and their communities by developing committed partnerships between Aboriginal people and the NSW Government, and to improve the social, economic, cultural and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Information on Two Ways Together is available at: www.daa.nsw.gov.au/policies/policy.html NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
Due date Region FA section Milestone Progress Employment and training opportunities 2000 1 April UNE, LNE 5.1.2 Preparation of a joint strategy to facilitate an employment and development program for Aboriginal people.. The Cultural Resource Use Framework applies to all NSW Government lands and requires agencies (including DECC and Forests NSW) to develop operational guidelines. This work is also linked to the access policy called ‘On Country’, which was developed under Two Ways Togetherand is making access agreements for lands and waters in New South Wales. It is available at: www.daa.nsw.gov.au/publications/64.html The South Western Slopes Region of the Parks and Wildlife Group organised and participated in two women’s, one youth and one family cultural camp. The region held various Discovery and NAIDOC events in Kosciuszko NP during the Easter and Christmas periods and NAIDOC week and numerous Discovery events with schools, community groups and local festivals and fairs over the year. Over 1650 adults and 2050 children participated or attended these events; 165 adults and 430 children attended NAIDOC week celebrations. A new Aboriginal Discovery Cultural tour was developed called Wiradjuri Wonders focusing on bush tucker, bush craft and traditional pathways through Nth Kosciuszko NP. Regional ESFM plans identify Forests NSW’ commitment to allow local Aboriginal communities access to forest resources for traditional/cultural purposes. Forests NSW responds to specific requests from Aboriginal communities for access to forest resources. During 2007–2008, one Aboriginal group was issued with a commercial firewood collection licence. No Reporting Required A joint DECC and Forests NSW strategy has not been developed. However, DECC and Forests NSW have each continued to implement related initiatives. DECC’s initiatives include an Aboriginal Employment Strategy to facilitate employment and development opportunities for Aboriginal people. In 2006–2007, 7.5% of the DECC workforce identified since (2004–2005) equates to around 300 people. This increased to 8% in 2007–2008, (representing a 2% increase since 2004–2005) and equates to around 300 people. This figure is above the NSW Government benchmark of 2% Indigenous employment. Additionally, DECC employs contract and casual Aboriginal staff for work that includes the Discovery Ranger program, research projects and land management activities (e.g. weed control), amongst others. Joint management and ventures have also provided additional employment and industry development and economic opportunities. In 2008, DECC established an additional seven Aboriginal cadetships making a total of 17. Through the Aboriginal cadetship program, cadets participate in full-time study and 12 weeks of practical work experience each year to complete their undergraduate degree, with guaranteed employment on successful completion. DECC has also entered a partnership arrangement with the Western Institute of TAFE to provide Aboriginal traineeships, which will lead to the nationally recognised qualification of Certificate II in conservation and land management. The traineeships are for 12 months and allow trainees to combine full-time practical work with structured training sessions throughout the year. The 2008 intake comprises 11 new trainees in trainee field officer and trainee interpretive assistant positions. DECC’s recruitment of trainees complements the Aboriginal cadetship program. UNE/LNE Aboriginal employment as a result of funding provided for management of additions to the reserve system has been implemented. In addition to positions created during 2005-06 (seven permanent Aboriginal positions) and the identification of an existing position as an Aboriginal position, further positions have been created following the finalisation of agreements with the Githabul and Worimi peoples. Approximately 12% of staff employed in DECC’s Parks and Wildlife Group Northern Branch identify as Aboriginal. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 121
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