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Reconciliation Action Plan 2011-13
Our directorate plays a key role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families; and in working closely with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and community partners. For directorate staff, reconciliation is more than just a word, or a box we tick for government. It’s embedded in our daily practice and something we embrace enthusiastically. That’s why we already exceed government targets of employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and why we’ll increase these even more. Reconciliation is something we are deeply committed to — it’s part of being good at what we do, for the benefit of our clients.
Reconciliation Action Plan 2011-13 [RTF 205KB]
Reconciliation Action Plan 2011-13 [PDF 203KB]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Action Plan 2011-13
Employment makes a positive difference in the lives of families, and there is a particular need to improve the employment outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While the directorate values all our staff, the plan pushes us to be a leader in the ACT Public Sector and the community and go further than we have before in employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. But it’s not enough just to employ people — we need to retain our staff and provide opportunities for satisfying careers.
Accordingly, the plan’s actions aim to create inclusive workplaces that attract staff and offer them professional recognition, career development and personal achievement.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Action Plan 2011-13 [RTF 173KB]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Action Plan 2011-13 [PDF 199Kb]
NAIDOC Week - 3-10 July
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
NAIDOC Week will be observed from 3-10 July 2011.
Further information on events during NAIDOC Week
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Election
The election for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act commenced on 11 April 2011 and concluded on 18 May 2011.
A total of 15 Nominations were received.
Following the polling from 2 to 7 May 2011, the poll was declared at 2 pm on Wednesday 18 May 2011 by the Electoral Commissioner at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre, Yarramundi Reach, Yarralumla.
Candidates were elected in the order as follows:
- Lynette Goodwin
- William Hodges
- Dianne Collins
- Brendan Church
- Rod Little
- John Paul Janke
- Roslyn Brown
The full election results can be found at http://www.elections.act.gov.au/page/view/489/title/2011-atsieb-election
ACT Rates Well on Indigenous Expenditure
The ACT Government has welcomed the release of the first national Indigenous Expenditure Report, saying that while much work remained to be done it was comforting that the ACT ranked well on comparative spending for Indigenous programs and services. The First Indigenous Expenditure Report was released on 28 February 2011 by the Productivity Commission.
The report, commissioned by the Council of Australian Governments, allows governments to track, over time, how their expenditure compares to other jurisdictions and where efforts need to be targeted. The ACT Government’s investments in Indigenous programs and services had led to a number of achievements in tackling barriers to Indigenous well-being.
The Indigenous Expenditure Report can be found at: http://www.pc.gov.au/ier/publications/ier-2010 
The media release can be found at: http://www.chiefminister.act.gov.au/media.php
