identify and practice culture through language Leadership Empowering people, creating confidence and self-esteem Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation The Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation project is a joint initiative between the Community Services Directorate and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body. It aims to strengthen the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in decision making and enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural identity. The project consists of three parts; 1. To strengthen the representational capacity of local Aboriginal elders 2. To develop an ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural strategy 3. A cultural proficiency program In 2016-17, work has been undertaken to develop the Cultural Strategy and consultation has occurred. The project will be progressed further in 2017-18. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body The ACT Government continues to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body and implement the review of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008 (the Act). The review of the Act was tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly in August 2016. Following consultations with contributing stakeholders on the government response, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Amendment Bill 2017 was passed by the Legislative Assembly on 6 June 2017. The amendments strengthen the functions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to consult and provide advice on systemic or whole-of-government issues. It clarifies the delineation of responsibility between the Elected Body and the ACT Government in the management of operational aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and service provision. The implementation of the review will continue to progress in 2017-18. Information on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body can be found at During 2016-17, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body held the following: ATSIEB hearings ATSIEB meetings Community forums 28 February 2017 15 July 2016 31 August 2016 12-13 April 2017 26 August 2016 (cancelled) 17 February 2017 12 September 2016 (cancelled) 4 November 2016 12-13 April 2017
identify and practice culture through language Leadership Empowering people, creating confidence and self-esteem Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation The Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation project is a joint initiative between the Community Services Directorate and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body. It aims to strengthen the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in decision making and enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural identity. The project consists of three parts; 1. To strengthen the representational capacity of local Aboriginal elders 2. To develop an ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural strategy 3. A cultural proficiency program In 2016-17, work has been undertaken to develop the Cultural Strategy and consultation has occurred. The project will be progressed further in 2017-18. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body The ACT Government continues to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body and implement the review of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008 (the Act). The review of the Act was tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly in August 2016. Following consultations with contributing stakeholders on the government response, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Amendment Bill 2017 was passed by the Legislative Assembly on 6 June 2017. The amendments strengthen the functions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to consult and provide advice on systemic or whole-of-government issues. It clarifies the delineation of responsibility between the Elected Body and the ACT Government in the management of operational aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and service provision. The implementation of the review will continue to progress in 2017-18. Information on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body can be found at During 2016-17, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body held the following: ATSIEB hearings ATSIEB meetings Community forums 28 February 2017 15 July 2016 31 August 2016 12-13 April 2017 26 August 2016 (cancelled) 17 February 2017 12 September 2016 (cancelled) 4 November 2016 12-13 April 2017
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