National Archives of Australia - Annual reports

The National Archives Northern Territory AboriginalAdvisory Group comprises representatives from theNorthern Territory Stolen Generations AboriginalCorporation, the Central Australian StolenGenerations and Families Aboriginal Corporation,and community representatives from both theTop End and Central Australia. The group meetsbiannually to discuss issues, practices, policiesand services associated with access by Indigenouspeople affected by former government removalpolicies to Commonwealth records.The Archives holds consultative forums in eachstate and territory. These meetings are chairedby the relevant state or territory Director, withrepresentatives from various community groups,historians and genealogists. Where possible,members of the Advisory Council and theAboriginal Advisory Groups also attend thesemeetings. The meetings allow stakeholders tocontribute to decisions that affect the Archives’records and services, and to articulate thecommunity’s views and expectations.An Aboriginal Advisory Group exists in Victoriaand the Archives also has a relationship withNunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia, confirmedthrough a memorandum of understanding.128 Annual Reports 2010–11