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NSW Government Departments and Authorities

Many NSW Government Departments have specific services and programs for ATSI people. The following Departments and Authorities include the DAA and some examples of programs and initiatives from Departments with particular relevance to human services. It is not an exhaustive list.

A similar list could be prepared for each Australian State and Territory.

The Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA)

Aboriginal Affairs administers the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, providing accurate, timely and comprehensive input into government policy development. Our vision is to see Aboriginal people exercise and pursue their right and capacity to determine their political, economic, social and cultural development as the first people of NSW. The role of Aboriginal Affairs is to advance the wellbeing of the Aboriginal people of NSW by:

• promoting social justice and the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
• cultivating strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities, organisations and advocates
• creating greater Aboriginal economic participation and wealth generation
• driving Aboriginal involvement in policy development and service delivery
• monitoring and evaluating government policies and programs to ensure they are meeting the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal people in closing the gap on Aboriginal disadvantage in NSW
• promoting positive images of Aboriginal people and communities by supporting positive Aboriginal role models, leadership opportunities and inclusive community governance models.

Aboriginal Affairs NSW web site

Health NSW

NSW Health Aboriginal Health

Education and Training

This policy statement provides a comprehensive set of outcomes, as well as performance strategies to guide all Department of Education and Training staff, schools, students and their communities in achieving the overall goals for Aboriginal education.

NSW Department of Housing

The Department of Housing provides public housing and housing related services, which are appropriate to the needs of Aboriginal people in NSW.

NSW Department of Juvenile Justice

Aboriginal Overrepresentation Strategic Plan

Legal Aid Commission of NSW

The Legal Aid Commission of NSW is established under the Legal Aid Commission Act 1979
of New South Wales and is an independent statutory body. We provide legal aid and other legal services to disadvantaged people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get help from all Legal Aid offices or from Aboriginal Legal Services who provide free help;

NSW Police Force

NSW Police Aboriginal Strategic Directions

Department of community Services

Department of Community Services