Improving mainstream institutions. Governments, their organisations and their institutions are accountable for Closing the Gap and are culturally safe and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people, including through the services they fund.
Improving mainstream institutions. Governments, their organisations and their institutions are accountable for Closing the Gap and are culturally safe and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people, including through the services they fund. Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander-led data: Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people have access to, and the capability to use, locally-relevant data and information to set and monitor the implementation of efforts to close the gap, their priorities and drive their own development. A new approach This Agreement is a commitment from all Parties to set out a future where policy making that impacts on the lives of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people is done in full and genuine partnership. The Parties will listen to the voices and aspirations of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people and change the way we work in response. Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people have been saying for a long time that: they need to have a much greater say in how programs and services are delivered to their people, in their own places and on their own country community-controlled organisations deliver the best services and outcomes for Closing the Gap government agencies and institutions need to address systemic, daily racism, and promote cultural safety and transfer power and resources to communities they need to have access to the same information and data as governments to drive their development. Prioritising Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander cultures The Parties acknowledge that strong Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander cultures are fundamental to improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people. The Parties agree to implement all activities under this Agreement in a way that takes full account of, promotes, and does not diminish in any way, the cultures of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people. This commitment is part of the new way of working that Parties have agreed to under this Agreement. The Parties agree to demonstrate this commitment through their Implementation Plans. This Agreement supports the prioritisation of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander cultures through the Priority Reforms outlined in Part 6 of this Agreement. New Closing the Gap outcome areas, targets and indicators have also been included in this Agreement that support the cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people in areas of languages; cultural practices; land and waters; and ac...
Improving mainstream institutions. Governments, their organisations and their institutions are accountable for Closing the Gap and are culturally safe and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people, including through the services they fund. Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander-led data: Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people have access to, and the capability to use, locally-relevant data and information to set and monitor the implementation of efforts to close the gap, their priorities and drive their own development. A NEW APPROACH This Agreement is a commitment from all Parties to set out a future where policy making that impacts on the lives of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people is done in full and genuine partnership. The Parties will listen to the voices and aspirations of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people and change the way we work in response. Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people have been saying for a long time that: they need to have a much greater say in how programs and services are delivered to their people, in their own places and on their own country community-controlled organisations deliver the best services and outcomes for Closing the Gap government agencies and institutions need to address systemic, daily racism, and promote cultural safety and transfer power and resources to communities they need to have access to the same information and data as governments to drive their development.
