If you are feeling unwell and think you may have COVID-19 symptoms, contact Health Direct on 1800 022 222 (Freecall). Official information about COVID-19 from the NSW Government. Resources and information on support for Aboriginal people can be found at the COVID-19 and Aboriginal Communities – Essential Information page.
The Aboriginal Languages Trust is investing $800,000 in the 2021 Aboriginal Languages Community Investment Program.
The Aboriginal Affairs NSW office will close for the Christmas break from 5pm Thursday 24 December and be back to support you from Monday 11
January 2021.
The Aboriginal Languages Trust is investing $800,000 in the 2021 Aboriginal Languages Community Investment Program.
1-December-2016
On 2 December 2016, the NSW Government tabled its response to the General Purpose Standing Committee No 3 Report on Reparations for the Stolen Generations in NSW: Unfinished Business.
This response officially acknowledges the enduring trauma caused by historic government policies and practices of removing Aboriginal children from their families, communities and culture.
The response delivers a comprehensive package of supports including:
These initiatives will be developed in early 2017 to commence 1 July 2017.
Summary Fact Sheets outlining the Report can be found here and the NSW Government Response here.
The Unfinished Business Report can be found here.
The NSW Government’s full response to Unfinished Business can be found here.
For more information please contact Aboriginal Affairs on 1800 019 998 or via email to enquiries@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au.