Aboriginal Affairs NSW

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. 

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Acknowledgement

Aboriginal Affairs NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to Australia.

Meet the Aboriginal Affairs NSW team

Meet the team who share a vision that every Aboriginal person and community is thriving and celebrated.

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Our key initiatives

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Grants and funding

Aboriginal Affairs NSW helps fund organisations, groups and Aboriginal communities working in NSW.

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Healing

The NSW Government is working with Aboriginal communities to address past and continued harms. We listen to and work with Aboriginal people and communities towards healing.

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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The NSW Government is committed to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage reform. Listening to Community brings better understanding of ways to celebrate and protect Aboriginal culture.

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Land rights

The Aboriginal Land Rights Act, 1983 (ALRA) provides land rights for Aboriginal people in NSW. The principle of self-determination underpins the ALRA.

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Improving outcomes

Information about initiatives that support a new way of NSW Government building relationships with communities.

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Data resources

Aboriginal Affairs NSW improves knowledge about Aboriginal communities and how this can guide relevant government programs.

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Latest Aboriginal Affairs updates

Ministerial media release
6 November 2024

Celebrating 18 years of helping Aboriginal mums and bubs

The community, Aboriginal Elders, health care professionals and families who have used the Malabar Midwifery Group Practice are celebrating 18 years of the service providing culturally respectful pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care to Aboriginal families.
News
23 October 2024

Blak Cede café continues to grow and blossom with Aboriginal Women at the forefront

An Aboriginal run café located in Nowra is helping First Nations Women through employment opportunities and on the job learning. 
News
22 October 2024

Aboriginal health service builds wellness and health for Riverina mob

An Aboriginal health service in Wagga Wagga (Wiradjuri Country) has transformed an unused shed into a thriving community wellness centre with the support of a grant from Aboriginal Affairs NSW. 
Ministerial media release
1 October 2024

Businesses invited to participate in next Aboriginal Business Roundtable

Registrations are now open for businesses to attend a day of networking, masterclasses and strategy workshops at the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Business Roundtable on 30 October in Parramatta.
Ministerial media release
26 September 2024

Commissioners appointed to lead consultation with Aboriginal people on agreement making

The NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to consult with Aboriginal people about their desire for a treaty process, with the appointment of three commissioners to lead a process with Aboriginal people and communities across NSW.

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Ministers and Deputy Secretary

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Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Veterans, Minister for Medical Research, Minister for the Central Coast.

The Hon. David Harris MP

For more information on The Hon. David Harris MP visit the NSW Parliamentary website.

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Deputy Secretary of Aboriginal Affairs

Shane Hamilton

A proud Wakka Wakka and Bundjalung man from Queensland.

Recent Aboriginal Affairs publications

Report
Aboriginal Affairs | 21 August 2024

2024 NSW Aboriginal population projections

Projections of the NSW Aboriginal population, by region, from 2021 to 2041.
Report
Aboriginal Affairs | 18 July 2024

Community Portraits Project

The Community Portraits used 2021 Census data to provide a snapshot on key statistics of health, employment and housing for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal households.
Factsheet
Aboriginal Affairs | 7 June 2024

Connected Communities - OCHRE initiative

Connected Communities enables government and Aboriginal Communities to work together to create inclusive educational systems and positive outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Factsheet
Aboriginal Affairs | 27 May 2024

About Opportunity Hubs - OCHRE initiative

Opportunity Hubs give young Aboriginal people confidence and knowledge to follow a supported pathway between primary and secondary school and onto further education and/or employment.
Form
Aboriginal Affairs | 22 May 2024

Information package - Aboriginal Family Records Service

Downloadable booklet, acknowledgement and forms for eligible applicants to the Family Records Service run by Aboriginal Affairs NSW.

Contact Aboriginal Affairs

Office address: Level 6, 201 Coward Street, Mascot NSW 2020

Postal address: PO Box 207, Mascot NSW 2020

Phone:1800 019 998Business hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

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