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Our role and function

AARD is the South Australian Government's lead agency on Aboriginal affairs matters. Situated in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, AARD supports the Hon Jay Weatherill MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation.

The Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division:

  • provides leadership in Aboriginal policy and program development
  • develops, coordinates and implements policies for Aboriginal affairs
  • monitors the impact of government services on the wellbeing of Aboriginal families and communities in South Australia
  • protects and preserves Aboriginal heritage and culture
  • facilitates community development initiatives
  • provides and maintains essential services and infrastructure on Aboriginal Land Holding communities
  • supports the State's Aboriginal Landholding Authorities
  • leads and contributes to special government and strategic intervention projects.

Contact details:

Level 13 State Administration Centre
200 Victoria Square
Adelaide SA 5000

Telephone: (08) 8226 8900
Fax: (08) 8226 8999
Email: enquiries.aard@saugov.sa.gov.au

AARD also has a regional office in Port Augusta at 9 MacKay Street. The Port Augusta office can be contacted on telephone (08) 86 485 323 or facsimile (08) 86 424 689.

Further Information

> NAIDOC Week 2009 Calendar of Events

> Review of the Aboriginal Lands Trust Act 1966

> Review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988

> Premier's NAIDOC Award 2009

> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial

> APY Lands Calendar
Following a number of requests from Government agencies and Aboriginal organisations, the Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division is currently trialling a public calendar of significant events on the APY Lands.

> Publications

NAIDOC Week 5 - 12 July 2009

NAIDOC Week celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities and our contribution to modern Australia. All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week Activities.

The theme for NAIDOC Week in 2009 is Honouring our Elders, Nurturing our Youth. This years theme will focus our thoughts on the special custodians of our land, lore and culture. It will highlight the importance of our Elders and the role they play in our communities. It acknowledges their contribution and helps us to remember those Elders who are celebrating with us in spirit. This theme also holds up the next generation as the future custodians of this great land and encourages us all to ensure that they are guided towards a future that is positive and rewarding not just to Aboriginal people, but to all Australians.

See the NAIDOC Week 2009 Calendar of Events (PDF 213KB) for details on what's happening across South Australia. For further information visit the NAIDOC South Australia website http://www.naidocsa.com.

Review of the Aboriginal Lands Trust Act 1966

The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, the Hon Jay Weatherill MP has announced the commencement of the review of the Aboriginal Lands Trust Act 1966.
Consultations for the review will commence before Christmas, and continue in early 2009. Submissions for the review close on 27 March 2009.

You can download the Discussion Paper, or contact the review team as follows:

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Level 13, State Administration Centre
200 Tarndanyangga (Victoria Square)
ADELAIDE SA 5000

Telephone: (08) 8226 8900
Fax: (08) 8226 8999
Email: aboriginallandstrustreview@saugov.sa.gov.au

Review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988

The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, the Hon Jay Weatherill MP has announced the commencement of the review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988.
Consultations for the review will commence in early 2009.

You can download the Scoping Paper, or contact the review team as follows:

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Level 13, State Administration Centre
200 Tarndanyangga (Victoria Square)
ADELAIDE SA 5000

Telephone: (08) 8226 8900
Fax: (08) 8226 8999
Email: aboriginalheritagereview@saugov.sa.gov.au

Premier's NAIDOC Award 2009

The Premier's NAIDOC Award recognises the outstanding achievements and contribution of an extraordinary South Australian whose service and contributions have had the effect of making a significant difference to the life and welfare of Aboriginal people in South Australia.

The person being nominated must be a resident of South Australia and be over the age of 18 years as at 1 January 2009.

To nominate, please complete the Premier's Award Nomination Form (PDF) - 84KB.

Entries close on Friday 12 June 2009.

For further information please contact:

Mr Andy Robb
Senior Programs Manager
Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division
GPO Box 2343, ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: 08 8226 8881
Email: robb.andy@dpc.sa.gov.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial

The South Australian Government’s Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division (AARD) of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is facilitating the commissioning of a significant memorial to honour the memory of, and contribution made by, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and women in the defence of Australia.

The memorial will be located within the Torrens Parade Ground precinct, Adelaide. Fundraising to enable the memorial to be constructed has commenced and aims to achieve a total project implementation budget of $500,000. Click here to learn how you can purchase a brick paver to assist with fundraising for the memorial (PDF) - 348KB.

If you require further information please contact Mr Andy Robb, Senior Programs Manager on robb.andy@dpc.sa.gov.au or 8226 8881.

 

 

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