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The Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan is a document compiled by ten Councils in the Northern Sydney Region to address the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area.

  The aims of the Social Plan are to:

*           Improve outcomes for the Aboriginal community living in Northern Sydney

*           Improve coordination and relationships with government on Aboriginal issues

*           Increase sharing and co-operation between individuals, groups, and agencies across Northern Sydney

The first Aboriginal Social Plan (a five year plan) was adopted in 2000. Manly Council, as part of the Funding Group of councils, contributed financially to its ongoing implementation. The Plan was reviewed and second draft produced in 2006 by an Aboriginal Project Officer after extensive community consultation with Aboriginal people in the Northern Sydney Area.

  In February 2007, Manly Council endorsed the second Aboriginal Social Plan 2007- 2011. Key objectives of the Plan include, among other things, improved access for Indigenous people to resources and health services, encouraging education and cross-cultural awareness, and facilitating the process of reconciliation.

  Download the  Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan - 7,579 KB

Download the  NSASP Report Dec 2008 Final - 529 KB 

  ABORIGINAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

The Aboriginal Services Directory provides comprehensive information on services available to the Aboriginal community living and working in the Northern Sydney Region. Download the  Aboriginal Services Directory 2007 - 404 KB

 YARN UPS

   Yarns Up for 2009 - 84 KB

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE

  Aboriginal Heritage Office

Manly Council in one of six councils supporting the Aboriginal Heritage Office (AHO), which carries out research and ensures the conservation of over 1000 sites of Aboriginal culture and heritage across the North Shore.

The AHO employs an Aboriginal Heritage Manager to oversee the monitoring and maintenance of Aboriginal sites. The Aboriginal Heritage office also plays an important role in education and awareness of the significant Aboriginal cultural heritage in the Northern Sydney area.

  For further information visit the Aboriginal Heritage Office   website.

Page last updated: 5th May 2009