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 31 December 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 46 Aboriginal people into traineeships |
Aboriginal Ranger Employment Pathways Department for Environment and Water | Increase employment opportunities for Aboriginal rangers | ON TRACK Employment Pathways Plan finalised New positions filled, further positions to be finalised in 2020 |
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 Four trainees recruited under the Aboriginal Fisheries Officer Career Pathway Program secured positions in Pt Lincoln, Mt Gambier, Largs North and Ceduna Draft fishing agreement developed and/or in discussion with two Aboriginal corporations |
Aboriginal Employment in South Australia Police South Australia Police | Increase the proportion of Aboriginal people working in South Australia Police to 2% | ON TRACK Aboriginal Community Constables graduated and Aboriginal Cadet commenced Further intakes underway utilising the Aboriginal Employment Register |
Aboriginal Business Strategy Office of the Industry Advocate | Develop an Aboriginal Business Strategy | ON TRACK Community and internal government consultations undertaken |
Far-North Aboriginal Economic Collective (FNAEC) 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, FNAEC Coordinator appointed, Traditional Owner groups and 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 2,940 sq kms brought back into production / now available for production 12 Aboriginal people employed in the program to date Four Aboriginal landholders enrolled into Business Management Program with the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation |
Stronger Partners Stronger Futures Department for Energy and Mining | Facilitating economic development on Aboriginal land | ON TRACK Submissions on discussion papers received and discussed with Steering Committee Preparation underway for development of new framework |
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 31 December 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 / AT RISK Costings and site suitability continue to be problematic, however, progress has been made on establishing alternate build methods and designs and South Australia Police expects to receive final estimates shortly |
Aboriginal Interpreter Service Department of the Premier and Cabinet | Establish an Aboriginal language interpreter service | ON TRACK Proposed business model finalised and approved by the Premier |
Ceduna Services Collaboration Department of Human Services | Extend the Ceduna Services Collaboration | ON TRACK Indicators continue to show a reduction in alcohol and other drug related injury measures Work is being done to explore a collective impact approach under the Stronger Places, Stronger People initiative |
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 Consulting firms appointed and statewide consultation process completed, visiting 30 communities, homelands and organisations |
Tika Tirka Remote Student Housing South Australian Housing Authority | New 20-bed facility in the Adelaide CBD | ON TRACK Facility opened by the Premier in October 2019 Five students in residence with further applications being considered |
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 in Aboriginal languages being published and distributed |
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 | COMPLETED Mobilong program concluded September 2019 with 92% completion rate Pre-treatment work commenced for next program scheduled for early 2020 at Port Augusta prison |
Connected Youth Justice Strategy Department of Human Services | A focus on culturally appropriate supports and programs for vulnerable young people | ON TRACK Strategy being developed New position appointed, Senior Manager for Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships |
One Stop Screening Shop Department for Health and Wellbeing | Multiple cancer screening and chronic disease testing | ON TRACK Seven One Stop Screening Shops held in Port Adelaide and Elizabeth Significant improvement in screening numbers noted Further One Stop Screening Shops planned for Mount Gambier and Murray Bridge in March 2020 |
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 completed November 2019 Broader consultation being undertaken in early 2020 which will guide development of the final plan |
Rural Health Workforce Strategy Department for Health and Wellbeing
| Develop and implement an Aboriginal Rural Health Workforce Strategy | ON TRACK Eight students commenced study with Aboriginal Health Council SA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners Reference Group established |
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 firm appointed Key requirements being identified, tender documents being prepared and test-case being prepared for long-term solution |
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 | NOT ON TRACK / AT RISK Seven agencies have a current RAP; nine agencies are drafting new RAPs Draft SA Government RAP has been provided to agencies for comment and will be provided to Reconciliation Australia for review, with a view to launching the final RAP in mid-2020 |
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 31 December 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 Broad prescribed Aboriginal state-wide consultations undertaken Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement provided the Premier with a report outlining community feedback |
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 Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Report finalised and publicly released Engagement commenced to initiate formalisation of a key stakeholder curatorial working group |
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 Clontarf model operational in six schools Employment forum involving corporate partners held in Adelaide for Year 11/12 students |
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 / AT RISK Funding agreement with the Commonwealth Government has been terminated Concept is being supported to proceed in a different location |
Narungga Buthera Agreement Department of the Premier and Cabinet | Work with the Narungga Nation to deliver the commitments of the Buthera Agreement | ON TRACK 24 projects, SA Government agencies reported one complete; 20 on track; and three not on track / at risk |
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 Project plan and engagement approach endorsed by Aboriginal Advisory Committee Initial procurement services scope document progressed |
Aboriginal Arts Strategy Department of the Premier and Cabinet | Aboriginal Arts Strategy is a significant part of the Arts Plan (2019-2024) | NOT ON TRACK / AT RISK The Aboriginal Arts Strategy has been re-scheduled to be completed by 31 December 2020 |