Welcome to Aboriginal Affairs NSW. As a government agency, we work alongside Aboriginal people and communities to make sure their voices are heard and interests represented. By leading and influencing change in government, we support the social, cultural and economic aspirations of Aboriginal people in NSW.
Who is the head of Aboriginal affairs?
Lil Gordon
Lil Gordon has accepted the permanent role as Head of Aboriginal Affairs, after six months in the Acting role at Aboriginal Affairs NSW, part of the Community Engagement Group of the NSW Government’s Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC).
Who is the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs NSW?
Don Harwin
About the Minister The Hon Don Harwin is a minister in the NSW Liberals and Nationals State Government and leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
What percentage of Aboriginal Do you need to claim?
One Nation NSW has proposed to abolish self-identification and introduce a “new system” relying on DNA ancestry testing with a result requiring a finding of at least 25 per cent “Indigenous” before First Nations identification is accepted.
Is closing the gap a policy?
Closing the Gap is a strategy that that aims to improve the life outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with respect to health and wellbeing, education, employment, justice, safety, housing, land and waters, and languages.
Who is responsible for indigenous health in Australia?
the Australian Government Department of Health
The Indigenous Australians’ Health Program provides primary health care, child and maternal health, support for people with chronic diseases and other targeted health activities. For more information, visit the Australian Government Department of Health.
What percentage of NSW population is Aboriginal?
Population: in 2016, the estimated resident population of Aboriginal people in NSW was 265,685, representing 3.4% of the total NSW population and 33.3% of the Aboriginal population of Australia.
Why was the Council of Aboriginal Affairs established?
The Council for Aboriginal Affairs was established by Prime Minister Harold Holt in response to the overwhelming success of the 1967 referendum that had placed control of Aboriginal Affairs in the hands of the federal government.
Will DNA test show Aboriginal heritage?
If you receive the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander region in your DNA results, this tells you that you probably had an ancestor who was an Indigenous Australian. It’s possible, depending on how distant the Indigenous Australian ancestor is, that you share too little DNA with them for our DNA test to detect it.
Do Aboriginal pay taxes Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Indigenous holding entities do not need to pay income tax or capital gains tax on native title payments or benefits.
What are the 7 targets for Closing the Gap?
Closing the Gap targets and outcomes
- Everyone enjoys long and healthy lives.
- Children are born healthy and strong.
- Children are engaged in high quality, culturally appropriate early childhood education in their early years.
- Children thrive in their early years.
- Students achieve their full learning potential.
What is Closing the Gap 2021?
The Close the Gap Campaign aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.
What is the role of Aboriginal Affairs NSW?
Aboriginal Affairs NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders, past, present and future. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to Australia.
What is the strategic plan for Aboriginal Affairs 2016-2019?
2016–2019 Strategic Plan. Aboriginal Affairs works with Aboriginal communities to promote social, economic and cultural wellbeing through opportunity, choice, healing, responsibility and empowerment.
Where can I find support for Aboriginal people during covid-19?
Resources and information on support for Aboriginal people can be found at the COVID-19 and Aboriginal Communities – Essential Information page. For family history please email us at [email protected]
What services does the Aboriginal Business Council offer?
Services and advice to promote and support the growth of existing and establishment of new Aboriginal businesses. Aboriginal oral histories, genealogies and languages including cultural resource collections. Promoting and supporting the health and well-being of members of the Aboriginal community.
