Acknowledgments

The NSW Government extends its thanks and appreciation to every person who has contributed to the NSW Women’s Strategy 2023–2026 (the Strategy). We heard from women right across NSW — from girls to older women; from women living in Greater Sydney to regional, rural and remote NSW; and women from diverse communities and cultural backgrounds.

Thank you for sharing your time and your stories. This Strategy reflects what you have told us is most important to you.

Acknowledgement of Country

We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of Australia, and the oldest continuing culture in the world.

We pay respect to Elders past and present, and commit to respecting the lands we walk on and the communities we walk with.

We celebrate the deep and enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Country and acknowledge their continuing custodianship of the lands, seas and sky.

We acknowledge the ongoing stewardship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the important contribution they make to our communities and economies.

We reflect on the continuing impact of government policies and practices and recognise our responsibility to work together with, and support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities, towards improved economic, social and cultural outcomes. We support local decision-making and self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We acknowledge and thank the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have contributed to the development of the NSW Women’s Strategy 2023–2026.