Aboriginal People's Plan

To encourage and increase awareness in the broader community of Aboriginal culture and heritage

Promote and display appropriate resources and provide opportunities for ATSI culture displays

Improved culture awareness and the importance of various aspects of ATSI culture

KMC

2009

Participate and support NAIDOC Week and fly the Aboriginal flag

Recognition of Aboriginal Culture

KMC

May 2005

Install a new flagpole to fly the Aboriginal flag with the Australian flag regularly

Recognition of Aboriginal Culture

KMC

2004 - 2005

Develop the local ATSI component of the Library Local Studies collection

Educate children and the wider community about local ATSI culture along with existing Australian Studies and History

KMC

2004 - 2005

Increase ATSI component at an expanded / new library branch in Gerringon

The ability for the Gerringong community members to access information about their local ATSI heritage

KMC

2006 - 2007

Consult with the Aboriginal community through the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) on DA (Development Applications) and REF (Review of Environmental Factors) to ensure protection of Aboriginal sites and relics

Recognise the importance of Aboriginal sites and ensure its protection

KMC

NPWS

2004 ongoing

To improve the health of ATSI people in the Municipality and enhance their wellbeing

Implement a Municipal Health Plan addressing main health issues and services for ATSI people

Create a healthier environment for ATSI people

KMC

IAHS

2009

Lobby for improved local and regional health services for ATSI people

Greater opportunities for better access to health services and facilities

KMC

IAHS

IDGP

2009

To support the artistic skills of ATSI communities and individuals fostering their history and heritage

Provide and incorporate Aboriginal Arts in buildings and parks

Recognition of Aboriginal Culture and make the wide community more aware of its history and cultural symbols

KMC

MFTA

AC

Business community

2004 - 2005

Employ ATSI people in community arts projects and activities

Provide employment opportunities for ATSI people and foster cultural development

KMC

MFTA

AC - Arts

2009

To support greater availability of public housing and housing options for ATSI people

Assist the Gerringong Housing Aboriginal Corporation with funding applications for more public housing for ATSI people

Greater opportunities for ATSI people to obtain public housing and assistance

GHAC

2009

Review the LEP to include greater variety and different housing designs and options

Improve access to low cost housing for ATSI people in the Municipality

KMC

Private Sector

DIPNR

2009