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Inquiry into overcoming Indigenous disadvantage in NSW
Submitted by Penny on Thu, 10/07/2008 - 2:52pm.
This week the Standing Committee on Social Issues released the interim report of its inquiry into overcoming Indigenous disadvantage in NSW.
The inquiry is focused on identifying strategies to address the lifetime expectancy gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people (currently estimated to be 17 years). The terms of reference were referred by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Hon Paul Lynch MP late last year. The Interim report looks at issues such as education, housing, environmental health as well as the criminal justice system. The report identifies a number of issues for further consideration in the Final report (due in November) which will also include to Committee's recommendations.
During its inquiry the Committee has received 74 submissions, conducted ten public hearings and one public forum. The Committee also visited Bidwill in Sydney's west, Redfern in the inner city, and the regional areas of Kempsey, Dubbo and Nowra.
The Committee intends to conduct further hearings and site visits, engaging with Indigenous communities and will also use evidence already gathered to further inform its recommendations.
the message from this Inquiry so far is that there must be significant reform to the delivery of services to Aboriginal people if the gap between the circumstances of Indigenous and non-Aboriginal Australians is to be overcome. It is vital to build effective partnerships with the Aboriginal community, and for communities to have real ownership of programs and outcomes.
Submissions close on 15 August.