Healing the relationship between Government and the Aboriginal community is a key focus for the NSW Government. Through initiatives including OCHRE (Opportunity, Choice, Healing, Responsibility and Empowerment) and Closing the Gap, the NSW Government is working in partnership to heal and empower Aboriginal communities.
Did you know?
- For every dollar of revenue, Aboriginal businesses create $4.41 of economic and social value
- Aboriginal businesses employ more than 30x the proportion of Aboriginal people than other businesses
- Aboriginal businesses are a ‘safe place’ for families
- Owners of Aboriginal businesses reinvest revenue in their communities
- Aboriginal owners, employees and communities are proud of Aboriginal businesses
Learn and explore:
- Read more on Premier’s Priority: Increasing the number of Aboriginal young people reaching their learning potential and World-class public service plan in driving public service diversity by 2025 which includes increasing the number of Aboriginal people in senior leadership roles.
- Review the actions in the NSW Public sector Aboriginal Employment strategy, NSW working together for a better future and think about ways you can contribute to supporting the strategy.
- Download CSIRO Our Knowledge Our Way Guideline and resources.
- Read about the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (NSW CAPO)
Stop and think:
- Take some time to explore the Kinchela Aboriginal Boy’s Home website and think of ways you can help.
- Think about ways an Aboriginal controlled organisation can work in partnership with your work. A good starting point is exploring the organisations in NSW CAPO.