Randwick City Council supports the principles of reconciliation and is committed to working together with all members of the community towards the achievement of a reconciled nation. Council's Reconciliation Statement outlines ways in which, as a community, we can build on progress towards reconciliation.
Council, in consultation with the Indigenous community, works to identify the needs of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and provides advice, support and information to meet these needs. Council participates in the Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum and has convened the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People's Advisory Group.
Council is also involved with the local community in organising NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Day activities.
The information brochure Services for People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Background provides information on services to assist ATSI people.
For further information on services, contact us.
Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum
The Forum's purpose is to develop policies and strategies at the regional level which will stimulate local government commitment to ATSI communities.
Representatives from Botany, Randwick, Sydney, Waverley and Woollahra Councils, as well as members from local indigenous communities and their organisations, work together through the Forum.
The forum is hosted by Waverley Council and meetings are held bimonthly at the Mill Hill Centre in Bondi Junction.
Randwick City Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People's Advisory Group
The purpose of the advisory group is to provide a forum for people who live and/or work within the City of Randwick with an opportunity to discuss issues affecting people from ATSI background, and to develop recommendations for Council's consideration.
The Group's function is to involve people from ATSI background and their advocates in Council's planning and decision making process.
The Group also works to increase the community's awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history.
Aboriginal Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (pdf 58.42kb)
Aboriginal Advisory Nomination form (pdf 39.8kb)
Bimonthly meetings are held at La Perouse.