Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan

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The average income of Indigenous people aged
15+ was $543 a week (25% lower than the
overall average $723 a week).
• The average income of Indigenous families was
$1,399 a week (10% or $161 lower than the
overall family average).
• The main industry where the Indigenous people
worked was retail trade, which employed 116 or
13% of Indigenous workers.
• Most commonly, Indigenous workers worked as
service workers, of whom there were 164 (18%
of the Indigenous workforce).
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The occupation with the fewest Indigenous
people, relative to its size, was professionals.
About 29% of non-Indigenous workers were
professionals but just 18% of Indigenous
workers were.
Consultation
The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan 2007
- 2011 was prepared in consultation with Aboriginal
residents of Northern Sydney and stakeholders in
the region. This was done through two Community
Consultation days, a Stakeholders Forum and
information gathered by the project offi cer and by
Aboriginal community members attending Manly
Community Centre, committee meetings and events.
This informed the themes and recommendations
made in the plan for Aboriginal people living in
Northern Sydney.
Structure of the Plan
The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan is
structured in four parts. It includes:
1. Introductory information to provide the context
and history of the planning process
2. An assessment of outcomes achieved through
the previous plan
3. Background information, objectives and
recommendations in relation to each of six key
themes that were identifi ed in consultation with
Aboriginal residents and other stakeholders
4. Appendices including a demographic profi le
of the Northern Sydney region’s Indigenous
communities and current policies and programs
of the NSW and Australian Governments
Themes and Recommendations
The main themes and recommendations for action
contained in the Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social
Plan 2007-2011 are set out below:
1. Collaboration and Cooperation
1.1 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan
Funding Group conduct a review of the current
structure and management model of the Northern
Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project. Options to be
considered in the review include:
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Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan 2007-2011