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Positioning Aboriginal Services for the Future

This project aims to ensure Aboriginal people receive the best possible services into the future by examining the question of 'What will make a strong Aboriginal community controlled sector in 2025?'

This project is a partnership between key Aboriginal peak and statewide bodies and Commonwealth and State Government departments and is a great opportunity for CEOs and board members to take time out from day to day activities to think about the future both for the sector and for their own organisations.

The attached information sheet provides further details on this initiative.

Positioning Aboriginal Services for the Future - Project Brief (PDF File 48.3 kb)

Report on Stage 1

Following an extensive research and consultation process and a workshop on 14&15 February 2007, the following report has been completed for the Positioning Aboriginal Services for the Future project. This report provides an overview of:

• the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector in Victoria
• Key drivers for the future of the sector
• What can be influenced to develop a strong sector, and
• Conclusions and a way forward

This report represents the culmination of the first stage in this project. The next steps in the project are currently being finalised and information will be available shortly. Should you have any questions please contact any of the representatives listed on the attached information sheet.

Positioning Aboriginal Services for the Future - April 2007 Report (PDF File 1.2 mb)

Positioning Aboriginal Services for the Future (PDF File 1.0 mb)

The Joint Agency Futures Plan reflects what the government and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) need to do separately and jointly to strengthen the Aboriginal sector and ensure better outcomes for Aboriginal people in Victoria.
This Joint Agency Futures Plan:

• Sets out the long-term commitment of governments;and the sector to support the development of Aboriginal organisations in Victoria.
• Provides a framework to focus joint efforts in strengthening the ACCO sector.
• Provides a mechanism for prioritising action, monitoring progress and reporting on outcomes.