Narrandera

- Local Tribe Information / Stories
- Aboriginal Community Background
- Local Contributions
- Acheivements
- Goals / Objectives

Community Profile

AMS does not service Narrandera
Racism
LALC employment opportunities are not equitably distributed
Lack of youth opportunity since Lizards League club closed
Dedicated Aboriginal programs have gone mainstream
Issues at school are solved with suspension instead of being dealt with appropriately
Suggested that High Schools have a number of identifiably racist teachers
The need to negotiate regional service delivery agreements for interaction between government and other parties
Encourage community members to take an active part in supporting activities conducted for youth
Encourage community support for the AECG and Aboriginal Student Support and Parent Awareness (ASSPA) groups supporting culturally appropriate education
Advocate for increased support for the ‘In-School Tuition’ program for Aboriginal students
The working party will be proactive in teaming up with NSW Cabinet Office to implement available programs under the ‘families first’ initiative of the NSW Government

Implement the ‘Journey to Respect’ program to reduce levels of violence
Monitor progress on the gradual introduction of Circle Sentencing for Aboriginal offenders
Support the Narrandera CDEP
Develop a close working relationship with the Aboriginal Business Development Officer of the NSW Department of State and Regional Development
Develop Cultural education programs for young people through Tirkandi Inaburra, the ‘Journey to Respect’ program and in local schools to give a broad grounding in the basics of Aboriginal culture and heritage
Work with Narrandera Shire Council and DPC to seek funding for design, planning approval and construction of the Narrandera Aboriginal Community Multi-Purpose centre

We currently have no active delegates for Narrander. If you or someone you know wish to be nominated please get in touch with our team.