Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
The City of Sydney acknowledges the Indigenous people who live within the Local Government Area. The two Indigenous groups represent the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
Both groups are distinct from each other racially and culturally. All services and programs provided by the City of Sydney are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
To find out more about Council initiatives, services and programs developed to support and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, please select from the list below.
Nominations for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Advisory Panel
Council is calling for nominations from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live, work or study in the City of Sydney LGA to join an Advisory Panel to advise Council on issues relevant to their community.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities’ Activities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, like other community groups, have a range of formal and informal days and weeks to mark important times within their communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols
These protocols will continue to be developed in consultation with the City’s Indigenous community. The protocols are available online.
Community Grants
The City of Sydney has an annual Cultural and Community Grants program which supports local organisations. The grants are for a maximum of $5,000. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Community Organisations can apply for these grants.
Lights Camera Action
Details of the City of Sydney's website based talent agency for Indigenous actors and extras providing work in film, television and theatre and advertisements.
Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum
This forum consists of representatives of Local Government Councils and invited organisations to discuss and plan joint Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander activities
Employment and Training
The City of Sydney is currently in negotiation with various agencies for the delivery of employment and training specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
General Partnerships
The City of Sydney is negotiating partnerships with Government Departments who deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs along with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations.
Koori South Eastern Region Interagency
The City of Sydney is a member of the Koori South Eastern Region Interagency and seeks advice and distributes information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues through the interagency.
For More Information
Acting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Community Development Officer
David Beaumont
Tel: 02 9246 7873
Fax: 02 9246 7894
Mobile: 0434 178 633
Email: dbeaumont@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
