Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan

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3. Education and Training 3.1 Northern Sydney councils actively lobby the Department of Education and Training to address issues related to accessing educational services, the effectiveness of current Aboriginal educational programs, and lower outcomes in numeracy, literacy and science for Aboriginal children. 3.2 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project work with the Department of Education and Training, TAFE NSW and Universities to raise awareness among the Aboriginal community of educational opportunities for Aboriginal people of all ages. 3.3 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project work with the Department of Education at the regional level to better integrate the local Aboriginal culture and heritage in existing Aboriginal studies curriculum. This work should be conducted in conjunction with local Aboriginal workers and residents and through the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. 3.4 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project work in cooperation with the Department of Education and Training to develop a register of Aboriginal community people as potential guest speakers and specialty teachers i.e. art workshops, bush walking, dance, story telling etc. 3.5 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project work with the Department of Education and Training to increase the involvement of Aboriginal people in the design and development of Aboriginal educational programs and general education programs targeting both Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal students. 3.6 Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project and Northern Sydney councils support reconciliation groups in the region through access to meeting spaces, resources, information and participation in joint projects. 3.7 Northern Sydney councils promote Aboriginal culture and history by incorporating Aboriginal themes in events and council run programs for children, young people and seniors. 3.8 Northern Sydney councils utilise their library services and Tourist Information Centres and work with local Historical Societies and other relevant organisations to promote the Aboriginal history of their local area. 4. Housing 4.1 Northern Sydney councils work with the Centre for Affordable Housing (NSW Department of Housing) to address the issue of declining housing affordability in the Northern Sydney region. 4.2 The Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of councils and the Shore Regional Organisation of councils take joint action in promoting the critical need for affordable housing in the region. 4.3 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project, in collaboration with relevant housing agencies, conducts further consultation with Aboriginal residents about their housing requirements with a view to developing culturally appropriate models for affordable housing tailored to local needs. 4.4 The Aboriginal Project Offi cer researches existing funding opportunities and resources for the provision of affordable housing in the region and innovative models of delivery such as housing trusts and cooperatives. 4.5 The Aboriginal Project Offi cer seeks information from the state government and relevant housing agencies about housing provision and tenancy services for Aboriginal people in the Northern Sydney region. 4.6 The Aboriginal Project Offi cer acts as a point of contact for state government and other relevant housing agencies to provide advice about the housing needs of Aboriginal people in the Northern Sydney region, and the cultural appropriateness of services. 4.7 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project work with relevant housing agencies to establish housing tenant support groups or similar. page 5 Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan 2007-2011
5. Employment 5.1 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Network to develop an employment strategy for the region. 5.2 Northern Sydney councils adopt a proactive approach to employing local Indigenous people in administrative, management and other positions and enhancing the skills and work experience opportunities of existing Aboriginal staff. 5.3 Northern Sydney councils advocate for employment of Aboriginal workers in appropriate positions in NSW Government agencies and for those positions to be adequately supported. 5.4 Northern Sydney councils advocate that service delivery to Aboriginal families and communities would be better supported by the separation of the Central Coast from the Northern Sydney region as an administrative and service region. 5.5 The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Project work with the Northern Beaches Business Enterprise Centre and other relevant agencies to provide information about support and mentoring available to Aboriginal people wishing to set up a small business. 5.6 Northern Sydney councils sponsor an Indigenous Employment Expo within the region to showcase employment opportunities within all levels of government, the private and non-government sectors, both within and outside of the region. 6. Culture and Heritage 6.1 Northern Sydney councils continue to allocate resources to promote and participate in the Guringai Festival. 6.2 In partnership with local Aboriginal residents facilitate community events and gatherings to promote cultural heritage and identity within contemporary society. 6.3 Northern Sydney councils work with relevant agencies and Aboriginal organisations to ensure best practice in providing protection, care and effective management of Aboriginal sites and objects. 6.4 Northern Sydney councils seek to comply with all laws protecting Aboriginal sites and objects, especially in relation to development. 6.5 Northern Sydney councils promote the value of Aboriginal cultural heritage to all community members and prioritise protection, care and ongoing maintenance as a measure of value to the whole community. 6.6 Northern Sydney councils include Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in their cultural planning processes. page 6 Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan 2007-2011
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Page 4 and 5: Acknowledgements The Northern Sydne
Page 6 and 7: Acronyms ABS ACYFS AECG AHO AIATSIS
Page 8 and 9: Foreword It gives me great pleasure
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Page 15 and 16: Principles The initiatives of the N
Page 17 and 18: History of the Plan The development
Page 20 and 21: What Remains to be Done? While some
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Page 39 and 40: 3. Education and Training The level
Page 41 and 42: Tertiary and Further Education (TAF
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Page 51 and 52: Aboriginal Heritage In 2000, North
Page 53 and 54: Appendix A Demographic Profi le Det
Page 55 and 56: Population Growth Between 1996 and
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Average persons per household, by b
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Average size of families 5 Living A
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Further Education On average, Abori
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Cost of Housing • Average cost of
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Industries The main industry where
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Computer Use • 45% of Aboriginal
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Lane Cove National Park May 7th 200
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Statutory Bodies in Indigenous Affa
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Appendix D New South Wales State Go
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• assisting Aboriginal people to
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The DADHC Aboriginal Policy Framewo
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Bibliography Australian Bureau of S
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