The Western Australian Government is developing a strategy to guide how it works with Aboriginal people towards better social, economic, health and cultural outcomes.
A whole-of-government strategy will provide all WA Government agencies with a clear, common direction, consistent logic and shared vision for the future. This will allow agencies to work better, and will strengthen Government accountability to the WA community.
A strategy about outcomes for Aboriginal people must be built around their views, priorities, voices and aspirations. The Government is seeking input from Aboriginal people, and a range of other stakeholders, to help shape the strategy.
To begin that conversation, A Path Forward: Developing the Western Australian Government’s Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy is a discussion paper that has been developed in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Advisory Council and a range of Aboriginal organisations.
Have your say
Your feedback on the discussion paper will help with the development of the final strategy, which will be formally adopted by the Government in 2020.
Please note, the last date to make a submission is Friday 27 March 2020.
Please send written submissions to:
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(08) 6552 5001 |
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or call the Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit |
Please note that unless you request confidentiality, your views may be published in part or in full and will be subject to Freedom of Information laws.
Community views are welcomed, particularly in relation to these key questions:
Are the main ideas right?
Do you agree with the description of the overall goal, principles, strategic elements and framework? Would you change or add anything?
Are we using the right words?
You might broadly agree with the main ideas, but want to see them expressed using different language. We welcome your recommendations. In particular, we are interested in whether the term “Aboriginal people” should be used or whether other terms such as “First Nations” would be more appropriate.
What else should we be thinking about?
You may have a view on how the strategy should be implemented in a particular region or subject area, or examples of current good practice. Your ideas are valuable to us.