What we do - Aboriginal Affairs NSW | NSW Government
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What we do - Aboriginal Affairs NSW | NSW Government
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed on in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.
What we do - Aboriginal Affairs NSW
Aboriginal Affairs NSW aims to have every Aboriginal person and community thriving and celebrated.
This is the guiding light for our work in building and strengthening relationships between community and NSW Government.
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Aboriginal Affairs NSW
About us
Our role is to work in partnership with Community to influence Government, ensure accountability and drive positive change.
Our work includes:
NSW Government’s OCHRE initiative
Creating partnerships for economic growth
Strengthening cultural identity and language through
Creating and maintaining effective Aboriginal community governance
Our purpose
We connect, listen, and advocate to lead accountability and change across Government, while contributing to the broader community. This purpose statement helps guide every decision, action, and plan for the agency.
To find out more about what drives us, view our
Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Our structure
Acting Deputy Secretary Trish Oxford leads Aboriginal Affairs NSW.
There are three directorates within Aboriginal Affairs NSW.
Community Partnerships
Innovation and Reform
Truth and Healing
The Registrar of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act is an independent statutory appointment. The Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act supports the appointed Registrar. Aboriginal Affairs NSW employees make up the staff of The Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act.
Code of Conduct
This is the Code of Conduct for The Department of Premier and Cabinet. This document provides practical help to our staff in resolving ethical dilemmas.
The Code of Conduct offers guidance on staff expectations in relation to ethical conduct.
All employees are required to act in the spirit of the Code.
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These images are for exclusive use by Aboriginal Affairs NSW. Please contact us for usage requests.
Dignity Respect Charter
Aboriginal Affiars NSW has committed to a Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Charter.
We commit to building a capable and responsive workforce that is representative of the community we serve. This means creating an environment where the diversity of all those who work for us and who we work for is respected.
All employees have a right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of bullying. Every employee has the right to dignity and respect regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. They also have the right to work to their highest potential.
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Aboriginal Affairs NSW
Privacy Policy
This privacy statement sets out the NSW Premier’s Department’s practices relating to handling of your personal information (including health information).
Privacy statement from NSW Premier's Department
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed on in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.
What we do - Aboriginal Affairs NSW
Aboriginal Affairs NSW aims to have every Aboriginal person and community thriving and celebrated.
This is the guiding light for our work in building and strengthening relationships between community and NSW Government.
Listen
Aboriginal Affairs NSW
About us
Our role is to work in partnership with Community to influence Government, ensure accountability and drive positive change.
Our work includes:
NSW Government’s OCHRE initiative
Creating partnerships for economic growth
Strengthening cultural identity and language through
Creating and maintaining effective Aboriginal community governance
Our purpose
We connect, listen, and advocate to lead accountability and change across Government, while contributing to the broader community. This purpose statement helps guide every decision, action, and plan for the agency.
To find out more about what drives us, view our
Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Our structure
Acting Deputy Secretary Trish Oxford leads Aboriginal Affairs NSW.
There are three directorates within Aboriginal Affairs NSW.
Community Partnerships
Innovation and Reform
Truth and Healing
The Registrar of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act is an independent statutory appointment. The Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act supports the appointed Registrar. Aboriginal Affairs NSW employees make up the staff of The Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act.
Code of Conduct
This is the Code of Conduct for The Department of Premier and Cabinet. This document provides practical help to our staff in resolving ethical dilemmas.
The Code of Conduct offers guidance on staff expectations in relation to ethical conduct.
All employees are required to act in the spirit of the Code.
Read more
These images are for exclusive use by Aboriginal Affairs NSW. Please contact us for usage requests.
Dignity Respect Charter
Aboriginal Affiars NSW has committed to a Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Charter.
We commit to building a capable and responsive workforce that is representative of the community we serve. This means creating an environment where the diversity of all those who work for us and who we work for is respected.
All employees have a right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of bullying. Every employee has the right to dignity and respect regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. They also have the right to work to their highest potential.
Read more
Aboriginal Affairs NSW
Privacy Policy
This privacy statement sets out the NSW Premier’s Department’s practices relating to handling of your personal information (including health information).
Privacy statement from NSW Premier's Department
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Download as PDF
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