Aboriginal Affairs & Reconciliation (AAR)
Aboriginal Affairs & Reconciliation (AAR)
Working with Aboriginal people, communities and organisations to ensure their needs are met
Level 16, Wakefield House, 30 Wakefield St Adelaide, SA 5000
08 7322 7057 General
1800 127 001 Toll free number
1800 127 001 Toll free number
GPO Box 464 Adelaide, SA 5001
Parent Body:
Attorney-General's Department
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8.45am - 5pm, excluding public holidays
Access:
Wheelchair access, Accessible toilets
Branch address:
- Port Augusta - 9 McKay St, Port Augusta 5700
- Postal: PO Box 2212, Port Augusta 5700
- Tel: 08 8648 5323
- Fax: 08 8642 4689
Provides policy advice on Aboriginal issues to the state government and its agencies. Administers the Aboriginal Heritage Act, Essential Services Program, training policies and maintenance and funding for Aboriginal communities.
Information
Services
- Empowering Aboriginal people to have a stronger voice in government decision-making
- Working with Aboriginal South Australians to ensure that the needs of Aboriginal people and communities are met
- Supporting the state’s three Aboriginal landholding authorities: the Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT), Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) and Maralinga Tjarutja (MT)
- Encouraging engagement with Aboriginal stakeholders by the government, business and community sectors
- Recognising and celebrating the contributions of Aboriginal people and culture to South Australian society
- Partnering with Aboriginal people to protect and preserve Aboriginal heritage
- Leading the development of a whole-of-government Reconciliation Action Plan
- Minister of Aboriginal Affairs is responsible for administering the Acts related to the Aboriginal people
Last updated: 27/08/2024
Information provided for: Adelaide City Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Waleed.
Information provided for: Adelaide City Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Waleed.
Council: City of Adelaide
Electorate (State): Adelaide
Electorate (Federal): Adelaide
