Information about services that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural integrity.
A focus area of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement is the creation of a society that supports the aspirations of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and contributes to the building of respectful, fair and sustainable communities. We will achieve this outcome by focusing on:
- supporting the aspirations of the Ngunnawal traditional custodians, and showcasing Ngunnawal culture in public spaces including at the entry to Canberra from road, rail and air
- increasing cultural responsiveness, opportunities for authentic engagement leading to self-determination and delivering culturally specific and accessible services
- listening to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the design of ACT Government policy and reform
- embedding the intent of S.27 (2) of the Human Rights Act 2004 into the everyday business of the ACT Government to support the rights of Traditional Custodians
- establishing culturally safe spaces
- embedding cultural integrity into policy and practice of the ACT Government
- committing to the creation of a culturally proficient ACT Government
In the ACT there are a number of cultural services, information and programs available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples:
