The Minister for Indigenous Policy is seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous people from all regions across the Territory to be members of the new Indigenous Affairs Advisory Council.

The primary role of the Indigenous Affairs Advisory Council will be to provide advice and make recommendations regarding the implementation and further development of Closing the Gap of Indigenous Disadvantage: A Generational Plan of Action.  The Council will also assist the Northern Territory Government to effectively engage with Indigenous people, organisations and communities and provide advice on the Government’s endeavours in addressing Indigenous disadvantage in the Northern Territory.

Up to 10 members will be appointed by the Minister for Indigenous Policy. Sitting fees will be payable for four general meetings a year.

Nominations are open to Indigenous people who ideally will have:

• An understanding of the key challenges in overcoming Indigenous disadvantage
• Expertise and experience in representing and advising on Indigenous people’s experiences, views and needs, particularly to governments and other service providers
• Expertise and experience in engaging Indigenous people and communities
• Capacity to represent the Council at forums and be an advocate for Indigenous people
• Community support for their nomination.

To express your interest in being selected for the Council, please write a short letter, outlining how you meet the above points to:

Mr Dennis Bree
Deputy Chief Executive
Department of Chief Minister
GPO Box 4396
DARWIN NT 0801
Phone: 08 8999 5178
Email: dennis.bree@nt.gov.au

Nominations close 16 May 2008.

To find out more, contact Dennis Bree on 8999 5178 or email at dennis.bree@nt.gov.au

 

Terms of Reference Indigenous Affairs Advisory Council