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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
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2008
Calendar of Reconciliation
The SA Government has partnered with Reconciliation
South Australia Inc. and Aboriginal Communities
in the production of the 2008 Calendar of
Reconciliation, which includes many interesting
Reconciliation events held throughout the
year for you to enjoy. New events superseding
the Calendar can also be found via the above
link.
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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.
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NAIDOC
2008 Calendar of Events
NAIDOC is a time of celebration for the Indigenous
Community and an opportunity for the wider
community to share in and celebrate Aboriginal
culture. The 2008 Calendar of Events includes
events taking place across South Australia
for everyone to enjoy.
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NAIDOC
2008 South Australian Celebrations Poster
The SA NAIDOC 2008 Committee have organised
a number of community events during NAIDOC
Week. Celebrations planned are the Flag Raising
Ceremony & Lord Mayors Morning Tea, the
NAIDOC March and Family Fun Day and the NAIDOC
Ball.
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Premier's NAIDOC Award
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Publications
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South Australia NAIDOC
Awards
Premier's NAIDOC Award
The Premier's NAIDOC Award recognises the outstanding
achievements and contributions 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.
Nomination
Form (PDF) - 83KB
Nominations for 2008 must be received by close
of business on Friday 13 June 2008 and marked
"Confidential".
Send nominations to:
The Premier’s NAIDOC Award
Department of the Premier & Cabinet
GPO Box 1643
ADELAIDE SA 5001
South Australia NAIDOC Awards
The South Australia NAIDOC Awards recognise
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
who have made an enormous contribution to developing
South Australia's future.
Award categories include:
- Person of the Year
- Sportsperson of the Year
- Apprentice / Trainee / Cadet of the Year
- Scholar of the Year
- Youth of the Year
- Elder of the Year (female)
- Elder of the Year (male)
- Artist of the Year
Nomination
Form (PDF) - 60KB
Entries for State NAIDOC Awards close on Thursday
12 June 2008.
Send nominations to:
State NAIDOC Committee
GPO Box 1643
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Or fax to (08) 8226 8955
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