The South Australian Government is committed to improving the opportunities and services available to Aboriginal South Australians.
To achieve this ambition, the government has developed the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan that outlines a series of initiatives and actions for completion by agencies during 2019-20.
South Australian Government Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan 2019-2020 (PDF, 15.3 MB).
These actions will:
- Lead to more Aboriginal people working in government
- Increase the number of Aboriginal owned businesses
- Lead to more regional and remote jobs for Aboriginal people.
Action and responsible agency | Deliverables | Status as at 1 July 2019 |
|---|---|---|
Governor’s Aboriginal Employment Industry Cluster Program – Apprenticeship and Traineeship Strategy Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment | To connect a minimum of 100 Aboriginal people to two-year traineeships followed by ongoing employment | ON TRACK Program has employed 34 Aboriginal people into traineeships |
Aboriginal Ranger Employment Pathways Department for Environment and Water | Increase employment opportunities for Aboriginal rangers | ON TRACK Employment Pathways Plan in development Selection process underway for new positions |
Statewide Aboriginal Fishing and Aquaculture Program Primary Industries and Regions South Australia | Aboriginal Nations will assist Primary Industries and Regions South Australia to support and manage South Australia’s fisheries | ON TRACK Aboriginal Traditional Fisheries Manager appointed and six people recruited under the Aboriginal Fisheries Officer Career Pathway Program Draft fishing agreement developed with an Aboriginal corporation |
Aboriginal Employment in South Australia Police South Australia Police | Increase the proportion of Aboriginal people working in South Australia Police to 2% | ON TRACK Community Constable intakes underway utilising Aboriginal Employment Register |
Aboriginal Business Strategy Office of the Industry Advocate | Develop an Aboriginal Business Strategy | ON TRACK Preliminary consultations completed, planning underway for community consultations and an Aboriginal Business Trade Fair (late 2019) |
Far-North Aboriginal Economic Collective Office of the Industry Advocate | Develop a commercial framework to increase employment and business growth for Aboriginal people in South Australia’s Far North | ON TRACK Consultations completed, five Traditional Owner groups and four Aboriginal businesses are participating in the collective |
North-West Indigenous Pastoral Project Primary Industries and Regions South Australia | To support Aboriginal pastoral business operations | ON TRACK Additional pastoral land approved by Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) (2,700 sq kms) and Kokatha (2,440 sq kms) At least 33 Aboriginal on-the-job trainees engaged through funded wage subsidies Six Aboriginal workers in independent employment |
Stronger Partners Stronger Futures Department for Energy and Mining | Facilitating economic development on Aboriginal land | ON TRACK Three discussion papers released Information sessions held with key industry and Aboriginal stakeholders |
These actions will:
- Improve the accessibility of government services
- Deliver better services through a place-based approach
- Enable collaboration between government and Aboriginal people.
Action and responsible agency | Deliverables | Status as at 1 July 2019 |
|---|---|---|
Multi-agency Facility – Umuwa South Australia Police | Establish a multi-agency facility at Umuwa (South Australia Police, Department of Human Services, Department of Child Protection) | NOT ON TRACK Costings for new construction have been reviewed and negotiations are underway to acquire and upgrade an existing building |
Aboriginal Interpreter Service Department of the Premier and Cabinet | Establish an Aboriginal language interpreter service | ON TRACK Research and preliminary consultation completed Draft proposal being considered |
Ceduna Services Collaboration Department of Human Services | Extend the Ceduna Services Collaboration | ON TRACK Indicators show a 30% reduction in alcohol and other drug related injury measures |
Municipal Services to Aboriginal Communities Strategy Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure | New service model from 2020 for the delivery of municipal services to Aboriginal communities outside of the APY | ON TRACK Tender process for consulting engineers in final selection stage |
Tika Tirka Remote Student Housing South Australian Housing Authority | New 20-bed facility in the Adelaide CBD | ON TRACK Construction completed and a new service model being finalised |
Improving Government Communication with Aboriginal Communities Attorney-General’s Department | Materials to be provided in Aboriginal languages to improve consumer protection and improve information access | ON TRACK Promotional activity and information being developed in Aboriginal languages |
Prison to Work Action Plan Department for Correctional Services
| To create positive transitions from prison to break the cycle of re-offending | ON TRACK Job service providers engaged in Port Augusta, Mobilong and Port Lincoln prisons |
Violence Prevention Program – Aboriginal Males Department for Correctional Services | High-intensity (250 hour) custodial program for Aboriginal prisoners to reduce violent offending | ON TRACK Mobilong program underway |
Connected Youth Justice Strategy Department of Human Services | A focus on culturally appropriate supports and programs for vulnerable young people | ON TRACK Governance framework established, draft KPI framework developed and community consultations completed |
One Stop Screening Shop Department for Health and Wellbeing | Multiple cancer screening and chronic disease testing | ON TRACK Engagement underway with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, planning is well advanced for the first One Stop Screening Shops at Port Adelaide and Elizabeth |
Partnership Response to Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Blood Borne Viruses in Aboriginal Communities Department for Health and Wellbeing | Develop and implement an Aboriginal Sexually Transmissible Infection and Blood Borne Viruses Action Plan for 2019-2024 | ON TRACK Draft Action Plan framework endorsed by the Aboriginal Health Council of SA, planning for consultations underway |
Rural Health Workforce Strategy Department for Health and Wellbeing
| Develop and implement an Aboriginal Rural Health Workforce Strategy | ON TRACK Funding proposal approved by Minister to establish a training program for eight employees in Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice |
South Australian Museum Aboriginal Collection Store Department of the Premier and Cabinet
| Develop a storage facility for the state’s Aboriginal cultural material | ON TRACK Architectural tenders submitted and under review |
Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) Department of the Premier and Cabinet | Government agencies to have a current RAP by mid-2019; an SA Government RAP will also be developed by mid-2019 | ON TRACK Eight agencies have a current RAP; 13 agencies expect their draft RAPs to be approved by Reconciliation Australia during 2019 Drafting underway for SA Government RAP |
These actions will:
- Improve outcomes for Aboriginal South Australians
- Enable greater collaboration between government and Aboriginal people
- Ensure policies, programs and services are culturally-appropriate and community-driven
Pilot new and innovative activities for implementation across the state.
Action and responsible agency | Deliverables | Status as at 1 July 2019 |
|---|---|---|
Aboriginal Education Strategy Department for Education | Delivery of the Aboriginal Education Strategy | COMPLETED Aboriginal Education Strategy 2019-2029 launched in December 2018 |
Aboriginal Engagement Reform Department of the Premier and Cabinet | A new engagement process to enhance the government’s relationship with Aboriginal people | ON TRACK Preliminary consultations led to an initial report and draft model, further consultations to occur |
Aboriginal Art and Cultures Gallery Department of the Premier and Cabinet
| Construct an Aboriginal Art and Cultures Gallery on the Lot Fourteen site | ON TRACK PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Indigenous Consulting engaged to undertake a scoping study with key stakeholders |
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People Department for Education | Appointment of Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People | COMPLETE Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People appointed |
Clontarf Foundation – South Australian Pilot Program Department for Education | Pilot implementation of Clontarf for three years in six South Australian schools | ON TRACK Planning and engagement underway, refurbishments and/or new constructions completed at four schools |
South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academy (SAASTA) Department for Education
| An additional 100 students will be able to access SAASTA each year | ON TRACK South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academies expanded from 16 to 21 locations |
Community Transition and Learning Centre Department for Correctional Services
| The centre will provide an immersive cultural and learning experience to reduce re-offending in Coober Pedy | NOT ON TRACK The project funder (Commonwealth Government) has varied the funding arrangements, project details are being reviewed Memorandum of Understanding executed between Correctional Services and project partners |
Narungga Buthera Agreement Department of the Premier and Cabinet | Work with the Narungga Nation to deliver the commitments of the Buthera Agreement | ON TRACK Twenty-four projects, SA Government agencies reported they were on track |
Aboriginal Housing Strategy South Australian Housing Authority | Develop, in consultation with Aboriginal people, a housing strategy that includes home ownership, affordable housing and social housing | ON TRACK Aboriginal Advisory Committee established, project planning and consultation strategy currently being reviewed |
Aboriginal Arts Strategy Department of the Premier and Cabinet | Aboriginal Arts Strategy is a significant part of the Arts Plan (2019-2024) | ON TRACK Consultations with Aboriginal artists, survey responses and submissions (55 overall) from Aboriginal people and organisations |