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Design by Dogma Tjungula munu tjunguringkula palyala Planning together for Amata’s future
APY Lands Remote Service Delivery Local Implementation Plan EMENT G ED WL CKNO TIST A AR
Artist acknowledgement
Audrey Brumby DOB: 30 October 1967 Community: Pukatja (Ernabella) Region: Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara Lands South Australia Medium: Acrylic on canvas Date: March 2010
an Audrey is from Pukatja, an Aboriginal community on the Anangu Pl Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands in South Australia, about 350km on i SE of Uluru. Her medium is mainly canvas but she also works on red gum bark and wood. Her subjects include stories about the Dreaming, people traveling on the Lands and traditional foods. ementat l Many of Audrey’s artworks feature the Walka mark. The Walka (a Imp l word in the Pitjantjatjara language for meaningful mark) is particular to the APY Lands area and has been said to be based on the desert Loca bird wing. ry ive l Audrey has had work exhibited at the Education Development e Centre, Hindmarsh, South Australia. She has also been published in, “Don’t ask for stories: The women from Ernabella and their art vice D r
e ‘tjukurpa tjapintja wiya...’ Minyma anapalanya ngurara tjutangku warka palyantja craftroomangka.” (Canberra Press, 1999).
In 2010 Audrey Brumby was employed by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs in nds Remote S linguistics (translations) from English to Pitjantjatjara. As a result a of this work, Audrey grasped the concept of the Seven Building
APY L Blocks and went on to paint illustrative artworks in colours relating
directly to the building blocks and their associated logos. These and other stunning artworks by Audrey feature throughout the Local Implementation Plans of both Amata and Mimili. Planning together future for Amata’s ms y on r c nd a tions a a evi bbr A
Abbreviations and acronyms
AARD Aboriginal Affairs & Reconciliation Division FaHCSIA Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs AEO Anangu Engagement Officer GBM Government Business Manager AGD Attorney-General’s Department ICSI indigenous Communities Strategic Investment APY Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara LIP Local Implementation Plan CGRIS coordinator General for Remote Indigenous
Services NP national Partnership an Pl
COAG council of Australian Governments NPYWC ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara on i Women’s Council DASSA drug and Alcohol Services South Australia ORIC office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations ementat DECS department of Education and Children’s Services l
PY Ku Rural Transaction Centre Imp DEEWR department of Education, Employment and l Workplace Relations RAS Regional Anangu Services Loca
DFC department of Families and Communities ROC Regional Operations Centre ry ive l DoHA department of Health and Ageing RSD Remote Service Delivery e
DPC department of Premier and Cabinet SAID substance Abuse Intelligence Desk vice D r e ESL english as Second Language SAPOL sA Police nds Remote S a APY L
Planning together future for Amata’s CONTENTS an Pl on i
Copyright Section 1: Remote Service Delivery 1 ementat l Artist acknowledgement 1.1 Introduction 2 Imp l Abbreviations and acronyms 1.2 Closing the Gap – The Building Blocks to the future 3
Loca Foreword 1.3 New approaches to service delivery 5 ry ive l e Section 2: The big picture 7
vice D 2.1 Welcome to Amata 8 r e 2.2 Baseline Mapping Data 12 nds Remote S a APY L
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Section 3: The Local Implementation Plan 17 Section 4: Outcomes, strategies and actions 27 ementat 3.1 Principles of the Local Implementation Plan 18 1 Early childhood 28 l Imp 3.2 How the Local Implementation Plan was developed 19 2 Schooling 34 l
3.3 Governance arrangements 23 3 Health 42 Loca ry 3.4 Duration of the Local Implementation Plan 25 4 Healthy Homes 52 ive l e 3.5 Addressing concerns 25 5 Safe Communities 58
3.6 Progress monitoring and reporting 26 6 Economic Participation 76 vice D r e 7 Governance and Leadership 88
Section 5: Reference Guide 95 nds Remote S a APY L
Planning together future for Amata’s Planning together for Amata’s future APY Lands Remote Service Delivery Local Implementation Plan D O R W Foreword E O R F an Pl on As a key output of the Remote Service Delivery National Partnership, Yours sincerely, i a Local Implementation Plan for Amata has been developed. Brian Gleeson Comprehensive and ambitious strategies and actions have been ementat Coordinator General for l identified and committed to by the AmataC ommunity and the
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Australian and South Australian Governments. In partnership, l the Amata community and the Australian and South Australian Pauline Peel Loca Governments are working together towards a better future South Australian Coordinator General ry for Aboriginal people in achieving the Council of Australian for Remote Aboriginal Services ive
Governments (COAG) Closing the Gap targets. l e
We would like to acknowledge the staff of the Adelaide Regional vice D
Operations Centre who have worked with community, consultants, r e and representatives of Australian and South Australian Government agencies in an extensive consultation process to prepare this plan. We would also like to recognise the strategic leadership and support of the South Australian Board of Management in the implementation of the Remote Service Delivery National Partnership. nds Remote S a
Most importantly, we would like to thank the Amata community APY L for their positive engagement with government. By sharing their aspirations and being committed to their community’s future, Amata has reset its relationship with the Governments; and we are working together as partners.
It has been a privilege to oversee this very important work and we thank you for the opportunity. We commend the Local Implementation Plan to you and look forward to working with you in the years ahead implementing the agreed strategies and actions in Amata. Planning together future for Amata’s ry ive l e vice D r e ection Remote 1: S S
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1.1 Introduction
02 In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to a partnership between all levels of government to work with Indigenous communities to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. As an important part of this commitment, the Commonwealth and the South Australian Government (the Governments) have signed the Remote Service Delivery (RSD) National Partnership to increase and coordinate their investment in key areas including early childhood, health, housing, education an and training. They have also agreed to wide ranging reforms to Pl improve the way they deliver services to Indigenous people. on i As a result of this commitment, the Governments have agreed to work together with the Amata community to: ementat l a improve the access of Amata families to a full range of suitable
Imp and culturally inclusive services l b raise the standard and range of services delivered to Amata
Loca families to be broadly consistent with those provided to other
ry Australians in communities of similar size, location and need
ive c improve the level of governance and leadership within Amata l e and Amata community organisations d provide simpler access and better coordinated government vice D
r services for Amata people, and e e increase economic and social participation wherever possible, and promote personal responsibility, engagement and behaviours consistent with responsible social norms.
nds Remote S This Local Implementation Plan (LIP) identifies and articulates the a service delivery priorities for the Amata community, including APY L
targets, actions and associated performance measures. The
Governments and Amata community have agreed to work together to deliver the agreed actions in this Plan. Planning together future for Amata’s ry ive l e vice D r e ection Remote 1: S 1.2 Closing the Gap – S the ‘Building Blocks’ to the future
Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous 03 Australians is a national priority. COAG have set targets to prioritise efforts to reduce disadvantage in areas such as life expectancy, child mortality, access to early childhood education, educational attainment and employment outcomes. Governments recognise that new ways of doing things are essential.
The COAG Targets are:
• closing 11.5 year life expectancy gap within a generation an • Halving the gap in mortality rates for children under five within Pl on a decade i • Halving the gap in reading, writing and numeracy achievement within a decade ementat • Halve the gap in unemployment outcomes and opportunities l
within a decade Imp l • Within 5 years all 4 year olds in remote Indigenous communities
have access to a quality early childhood education program Loca
• At least halve the gap for Indigenous students in Year 12 or ry
equivalent attainment rates by 2020 ive l e To achieve these ambitious targets, governments across Australia
agreed to focus their attention on seven interrelated ‘building blocks’. vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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l Building Blocks Outcomes COAG Policy and Reform Directions e
vice D Anangu children: • Indigenous Early Childhood Development NP agreement r e • are born healthy • Early Childhood Education NP agreement • acquire the basic skills for life and learning • TAFE Fee Waivers for childcare Childcare Qualifications NP agreement • benefit from better social inclusion and reduced disadvantage • Investing in the Early Years – a National Early Childhood development Strategy • have access to affordable, quality early childhood education • quality early childhood education and care supports parental workforce participation ection Remote 1: S S • Schooling promotes social inclusion and reduces • National Education agreement; educational disadvantage • Low Socio-Economic Status School Communities NP agreement • A nangu youth meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, • Smarter Schools – Improving Teacher Quality NP agreement and overall levels of literacy and numeracy are improving • Smarter Schools – Literacy and Numeracy NP agreement • A nangu young people successfully transition from school to work and/ • Building the Education Revolution 04 or further study Anangu people: • Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health Outcomes NP agreement • achieve health outcomes comparable to the broader population • National Healthcare Agreement • have ready access to suitable and culturally inclusive primary health and • National Disability Agreement preventative services • Hospital and Health Workforce Reform NP agreement • remain healthy and free of preventable disease • Preventative Health NP agreement an Pl
on • Anangu children’s living environments are healthy • Remote Indigenous Housing NP agreement i • A nangu families live in appropriate housing with access • National Affordable Housing Agreement to all basic utilities • Homelessness NP agreement
ementat • A nangu have improved housing amenities and reduced overcrowding, • Social Housing NP agreement l particularly in remote areas and discrete communities • Social Housing Imp l • Anangu people have the same housing opportunities as other people Loca
ry • Alcohol and substance abuse among Anangu people is addressed • National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children ive l
e • A nangu children and parents are afforded basic protective security from • National Indigenous Law and Justice Framework violence and neglect • Time for Action: the National Council’s Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children vice D r e
• The Anangu working age population has the depth and breadth of skills • Indigenous Economic Participation NP agreement nds Remote S
a to enable effective educational, labour market and social participation • National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development • A nangu people of working age participate effectively in all sectors of the • Productivity Places Program NP agreement APY L
labour market • NP agreement on Youth Attainment and Transitions
• Remote Indigenous Public Internet Access NP agreement
• A nangu communities are empowered to participate in policy making • Remote Service Delivery NP agreement and program implementation • A nangu communities are represented through credible consultation/ governance mechanisms • Governments work together effectively in remote areas Planning together future for Amata’s ry ive l e vice D r e ection Remote 1: S 1.3 New approaches S to service delivery
There is strong evidence that Indigenous people in remote Joint Commonwealth – State planning and coordination 05 communities experience significant levels of social and economic mechanisms as well as the appointment of Government Business disadvantage due to deficient services or the lack of accessible Managers and Anangu Engagement Officers in the communities will services. Historical approaches to service delivery for remote ensure better coordinated service delivery. LIPs will guide planning communities have resulted in a mixture of patchy service delivery, and service delivery in each location and will be developed by ad hoc and short-term programs, poor coordination, duplication of all levels of government, the Indigenous community and other programs and services by Australian and State Governments and stakeholders. Access to services will also be improved through a confusion over roles and responsibilities. Complications have been focus on the way in which services are delivered, including improved exacerbated by Indigenous-specific programs being included, cultural competence of services, and the utilisation of interpreters an Pl often to replace missing mainstream services and/or without any and translation services. Together these measures will ensure that on relationship to community development priorities. all Indigenous Australians are able to engage effectively with i government services. This lack of collaboration combined with inconsistent government ementat policy on the funding and delivery of services has contributed to Under the new arrangement, communities will more easily be able l
the disadvantage experienced by many communities. The RSD NP to negotiate the services that all levels of government provide, Imp l takes on a robust place-based system for joint planning and service rather than the often complicated arrangements that exist in
delivery across the three levels of government. The NP involves clear negotiating different arrangements with different agencies across Loca
accountabilities for who does what, where and by when, backed all levels of government. Governments are working towards the ry
up by thorough monitoring procedures for escalating and resolving Amata Community having improved access to government services, ive l underperformance. Through the RSD NP, COAG has agreed a including early childhood, health and welfare services, and user- e national approach to improving conditions in remote Indigenous friendly services that are delivered in a culturally-appropriate manner vice D
communities to an acceptable standard. and in language that is easy to understand. r e
Government investment through a range of national agreements and national partnerships already agreed by COAG will be prioritised to the 29 communities. The COAG agreements provide increased
investment in areas such as housing, education and early childhood nds Remote S development to support achieving the Closing the Gap targets for a Indigenous people in remote locations. APY L
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2.1 Welcome to Amata
08 Amata is in the far north west of South Australia, at the western Demographics end of the Musgrave Ranges, approximately 40km from the South Australian/Northern Territory border. It is 380km south west of Alice Population 323 Indigenous people were reported in the 2006 Census to Springs, which is the nearest service centre. The roads in Amata be residents of the Amata-Tjurma Homelands community. are sealed as is the airstrip which is the only sealed airstrip in the Approximately 90% of the population is Indigenous. APY Lands.
Amata is part of the APY Lands which are incorporated by the Languages In the 2006 Census, Pitjantjatjara (81%) was reported as the most an Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act; an act in which the
Pl common Australian Indigenous language spoken in the Amata- South Australian Parliament gave title to the APY Lands to Aboriginal
on Tjurma Homelands. Yankunytjatjara is also widely spoken and i people in 1981. The APY Land Rights Act, 1981, provided for the English is often the 3rd or 4th common language spoken. vesting of title of the APYLands to the people known as Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara. Average age ementat l The average age of people living in Amata is 23 years, compared to Amata is one of 29 national RSD priority sites. Imp
l the national average age for non-Indigenous people of 37 years. In the 2006 Census almost 53% of people living in Amata were aged 24
Loca years and under, and 42% were from 25 years to 64 years. ry
ive Educational levels l e In the 2006 Census 76% of people, 19 years and younger, had completed Year 10 and 24% have completed Year 12. vice D r
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Nearest airport Amata Airport has weekly services by PY Air Service. The airstrip is sealed and provides an all weather emergency landing strip to the western communities.
Roads External roads to the community are unsealed from the Stuart an
Highway. Within the community the roads are sealed. Pl on Health centre i Nganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal owned and controlled health organisation operating on the APY Lands. Across this area, ementat Nganampa Health operates nine clinics, including the Amata l Imp
Health Clinic. Nganampa Health provides programs including aged l care, sexual health, environmental health, health worker training, dental, women’s health, and children’s health. Loca ry
School ive l Amata Anangu Primary and Secondary School (up to Year 10). e The school has around 104 pupils and a total of 22 staff, 10 of whom vice D
are Indigenous. The school manages a swimming pool which is r e also utilised by the community. The school proposes to construct a school or community playground and all-weather cover to the basketball court.
Housing nds Remote S There are 37 single community houses in Amata, plus 33 on a surrounding homelands. There are also other forms of shelter. 15 APY L houses are occupied by administration, clinic, school teaching staff and police staff. There is an overcrowding problem in the community and the community is receiving 17 new houses.
Community Facilities Amata has an Administration (PY Ku) building, grassed oval with flood lights, softball pitch, store with take-away anex, playgroup, family centre, arts centre, church, swimming pool, youth shed, and basketball court. Planning together future for Amata’s e ur ict g p i e b ection 2: Th S
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Sanitation Rubbish collected once a week by MUNS provider; Regional Anangu Services.
Power Overhead supply from Umuwa Central Power House, run by ETSA.
an Gas Pl No gas supply. on i Water Three groundwater extraction bores are located approximately ementat l 1km east of the community and equipped with electric submersible
Imp pumps. The sustainability of the water source in Amata may l become a problem with the present number of bores as the
Loca demand for water is likely to outstrip supply if the population
ry increases or demand is not well managed. ive l
e Communications Landlines in private homes, Broadband, radio and free/pay
vice D television reception and dial-up public internet. r e Police There is a new police station with four permanent officers.
Centrelink
nds Remote S Permanent Anangu service staff plus three weekly visits from Alice a Springs team. APY L
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Socio-Economic indicators Culture and language Alcohol and drugs 11 There is an alcohol management plan operating in the community, Employment Culture and all the APY Lands are dry communities. Petrol sniffing has been In the 2006 Census, there was a 49% participation rate of a known problem and efforts to combat the problem are resulting in the Indigenous labour force in employment in Amata-Tjurma Kinship ties at Amata cover three groups within the Northern a significant reduction. Homelands community. The employment rate for 15–24 year olds Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. These are the Pitjantjatjara, Ngaanyatjarra, and Yankunytjatjara peoples. Amata was 47% compared to the national average at 44%. CDEP, public Land tenure has a well established and respected artist community. Tjala Arts sector and non-government service agencies are major providers Amata is one of 13 major settlements on the APY Lands which are was established by the women in the Amata community in 1997 of employment/training opportunities in Amata. held under freehold title according to the terms of the Anangu an
and was originally named Minymaku, meaning ‘belong to women’. Pl Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act (1981).
Households income In 2005 it was time for a name change to something more inclusive on i In the 2006 Census the median Indigenous individual income since women, men, young and old, were participating at the arts Housing was $203.00 per week with the medium income of Indigenous centre. The name Tjala was chosen, after the honey ant, a favourite Housing is in poor condition and overcrowding is an issue. Amata has ementat
household income being $1,100.00. traditional bush food. Tjala is also the Tjukurpa or Creation Story received funding over a 10 year period for new and refurbishment l for Amata. of Government houses. Seventeen new houses are expected to Imp Community cohesion be completed by June 2010. Community Housing is managed by l Western Desert artists are highly regarded and respected and Language Housing SA with a 40-year lease from Traditional Owners. Amata has a vibrant local arts community. Amata has been Loca
People from three language groups live in this Western Desert ry selected as the headquarters for the SA National Football Far Health
Language area, Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara, and Yankuntjatjara. ive North Football League program. The Nganamapa Health Clinic provides primary health care for the l Pitjantjatjara and Yankuntjatjara are the Indigenous languages e community. The Amata Substance Misuse Centre is developing a most widely spoken, with English being learnt as a second or a revised service model in response to a decline in petrol sniffing and vice D
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a rise in marijuana and alcohol abuse. e
Local issues Family violence The community has significant issues around poverty, nutrition, Governance substance abuse and domestic violence, exacerbated by the
The community has worked together to bring unity and fairness for remoteness of the APY Lands. Suicide has also been an issue for the nds Remote S a everyone through regular meetings. The community also serves community. Mental health programs such as Personal Helpers and
the needs of Anangu within Amata as well as the surrounding Mentors Program (PHaMs), have been established, and this, along APY L
homelands and travellers. The APY Executive Board oversees the with leadership programs for groups in the community, are strategies land management and the activities of the various constituent in place to address the issues of family violence. groups serving the needs of the people of the APY Lands. The Amata community elect their own Community Representative to Youth sit on the APY Executive Board. Leadership programs and training The community has recruited youth workers and school holiday courses have been run in the community and well attended by programs have been introduced to alleviate boredom. SA Police the community’s men, women and young people. Amata has are exploring the feasibility of the development of a Police-Citizens a Community Council of eight members. The Chairperson is Youth Club (PCYC). In other communities with a PCYC facility, it has Mr Owen Burton. provided a place for various community services such as health education, alcohol and substance abuse education as well as sporting activities. Planning together future for Amata’s e ur ict g p i e b ection 2: Th S
2.2 Baseline mapping data
12 The completion of detailed baseline mapping of social and Geography and Land Tenure • Between 2004 and 2008 there were 66 recorded breaches of economic indicators, government investments, services and service • Amata is a relatively isolated community located approximately domestic violence restraining orders. 23 of these were in 2004. By gaps in each location is a key output through the RDS NP. Baseline 50km from the Northern Territory border in the north west of South 2007 this number reduced to less than five, before rising again in mapping entails two broad concepts—social and economic Australia. It is one of the larger Aboriginal communities that lie 2008 to nine. indicators and government investments and service gaps. The within the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. • Recorded offences against the person decreased by nearly 50 Baseline mapping data provides an information base for local Amata is approximately 500 km from Alice Springs and 1,200 km per cent between 2004 and 2008. planning and the systematic collection of baseline information can north of Adelaide. • Also of note is the decline in the number of substance abuse also assist with monitoring and evaluation. • the APY Lands is held by the Aboriginal Lands Trust under offences between 2004 and 2006. an • there were 260 substance abuse offences recorded in 2004, 56
Pl inalienable freehold title resulting from the Pitjantjatjara Land Rights Act 1981. in 2005 after which no such cases were recorded. on Key points i • While the reduction in the level of offending in Amata is a This section provides a summary of some key issues identified in Community Strengths positive development it should be noted that offence rates this report. It incorporates some of Amata’s strengths as well as
ementat still remain high compared to South Australia as a whole. For
l Culture some of the major challenges the evidence suggests confront the • Aboriginal residents of Amata, and of the whole Anangu example there were 40 offences against the person recorded in Imp
l community. It concludes with a consideration of government and Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, are known as Amata in 2008. Per head of population this is around 5 times the non-government service provision including a summary of major Anangu (meaning ‘people’). The main language in Amata rate for South Australia as a whole. The rate of property offences Loca projects under way. is Pitjantjatjara. in Amata was much higher than the State average in 2008. ry • traditional ties are strong in Amata with a focus on maintaining ive Education initiatives l
e Background community information cultural identity through ceremony, language, art and education. • A swimming pool was recently built at the Amata Anangu • Literacy in Pitjantjatjara is taught at the Amata Anangu School Population School, with a “no school-no pool” policy enforced. The careful
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r monitoring of this policy has increased school attendance when
e • in 2006, the population of Amata was estimated to be 371 • maintaining language is regarded as a key community strength people, of whom 341 (92 per cent) were Indigenous. the pool is operational. much assisted and promoted by the local Anangu Amata school. • Amata has a relatively young population. In 2006, 43 per cent • the school runs numerous programs to encourage and enable • the Anangu-owned and managed Tjala Arts Centre at Amata of Amata’s Indigenous population were aged less than twenty staff development. has experienced rapid business growth since 2002 and a new compared to 27 per cent of all Australians. • tAFE has a community based lecturer in Amata responsible for nds Remote S complex was opened in 2009. The Arts Centre is a source of delivering accredited units from a range of courses. a considerable community pride. Population Projections • the school participates in a pilot Tri-border Attendance Strategy APY L
• From 2006, the Amata population is projected to increase by project which seeks to lessen the disruption to schooling Improved community safety around 35 per cent, giving a total projected population of 439 experienced by students with high levels of mobility through • Recorded offences in Amata decreased incrementally each in 2026. improving the sharing of student information across borders year from 2004 to 2008, from 896 in 2004 to 154 in 2008. The most • the working age (15 to 64) Indigenous population is projected and sectors. significant drop in recorded offences occurred in 2005, when 460 to grow by 83 people (39 per cent), while the Indigenous offences were recorded—almost half the number recorded population older than 50 is projected to grow by 45 people (105 in 2004. per cent) over this period. • the decrease in offending is most notable for offences against • the increasing size, and ageing, of Amata’s population will public order, which decreased from 429 offences in 2004 to 35 increase the need for housing, employment opportunities, and in 2008. particularly, aged care and health services. Planning together future for Amata’s e ur ict g p i e b ection 2: Th S
Early childhood health 13 • According to the Nganampa Health Council, the establishment of the health service in 1983 has resulted in a substantial improvement in perinatal health. There have been substantial increases in antenatal care attendance in the first trimester. • since the establishment of the health service, there have also been fewer low birth weight babies, a reduction in peri natal mortality, and reductions in the proportion of children with an
moderate or severe growth failure, acute respiratory illness and Pl diarrhoeal disease. on i
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• the Mai Wiru community store in Amata no longer stocks high ementat l sugar content cool drinks to help promote healthy living. Imp
• mai Wiru also provides in-store cooking demonstrations to teach l about healthy food on a budget. Loca Substance misuse centre ry
• Amata is the site of the only substance misuse centre on the APY ive l lands, which was opened in 2008. Its inpatient service remains e under-utilised and Anangu using the centre still travel to Alice
Springs for some detoxification services. vice D r • However, the mobile outreach program of the centre is regarded e as valuable with widespread coverage across the Lands, and is well utilised. The centre has assisted with urgent, temporary accommodation shortages for a variety of programs. nds Remote S a APY L
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14 Challenges facing the community • From 2003 to 2007, Indigenous rates for low birth weight babies in Remote and Very Remote areas in SA (172 per 1,000 live births) Education were 1.25 times the SA Indigenous rate and nearly 1.5 times the • in 2009, the average school attendance rates in Amata were national Indigenous rate. Further, they were 3.5 times the total only 67 per cent for primary school students and 52 per cent for South Australian population rates. secondary school students. • this is confirmed by data pertaining to the APY Lands.O ver 2005 • in 2006, 73 per cent of Indigenous 20 to 64 year olds in Amata to 2008, 12 per cent of all births in the APY Lands were low birth had a Year 9 or below education. This is a higher than the rates weight babies.
an for the region, state and nationally. Forty seven per cent of this Pl age group in Amata had a Year 8 or below education and 10 Health on i per cent had not been to school. • High rates of tobacco use, lack of refrigerators and unhealthy eating habits are continuing community health challenges. NAPLAN results • A reported shift from petrol and alcohol to marijuana by some ementat l • in the 2009 National Assessment Program – Literacy and has led to a reported increase in mental health issues across the Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests, the majority of students in Amata
Imp APY Lands. l Anangu School were below national minimum standards; • there is evidence that some children remain under-nourished, that is, more than three-quarters of students were below those
Loca setting them up for long term health and educational standards in every subject and every year level.
ry challenges. Through its child nutrition program the NPY Women’s
ive Council case-manages children who are registered on the l Employment e • in 2006, 49 per cent of Amata’s Indigenous working age community’s ‘failure to thrive’ program. population (15 to 64) were employed. The overwhelming majority • After adjusting for age, hospital separation rates for Indigenous vice D
r Australians in Remote and Very Remote South Australia are
e of those who were employed were in Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) positions. 36 times higher for assault and more than 20 times higher for • if the figure is adjusted so that CDEP positions are not considered dialysis, than for the total Australian population. as employment, Amata’s Indigenous employment rate is 12 per • data specific to APY Lands suggest the two most common cent, approximately one-third of the national Indigenous rate. principal diagnoses for hospitalisations are diseases & disorders nds Remote S of the respiratory system (45 per 1,000 people) and of the a Maternal health and young mothers digestive system (33 per 1,000 people). The APY Lands data
APY L • in Remote and Very Remote South Australia, the fertility rate for also seems to confirm the high rate of assault, with a high rate
Indigenous women aged 15–19 years (79 per 1,000) was nearly of injuries, poisonings and toxic effects of drugs (26 per 1,000 5 times the national rate for Australian teenage women (16 per people). 1,000). • After adjusting for age, hospital separation rates for Indigenous • According to data for the APY lands from 2004 to 2008, 23 per Australians in Remote and Very Remote South Australia are 7 cent of births were to teenage mothers. This was 5 times the times as high for diseases associated with poor environmental equivalent proportion for the Australian population as a whole in health, than for the total Australian population. 2008 (4 per cent). • Hospital separations data for Amata confirm the high rate of diseases associated with poor environmental health. Over 2004- 05 to 2007-08, there was an average of 33 hospital separations for intestinal infectious diseases in Amata. Planning together future for Amata’s e ur ict g p i e b ection 2: Th S
Potential issues with service delivery Language, and English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching • since the audit of these services was undertaken it is worth 15 • one of the 22 teachers at Amata are trained in English as a noting that, as part of a $51.7millon funding program (by the Municipal and essential services Second Language (ESL). The school adopts ESL methodologies Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage • the Municipal and Essential Services Audit found that Amata has but there is ‘no external ESL support provided’. and Arts announced on 23rd April 2010), Amata has been levels of infrastructure and municipal services which fail to meet • In addition, many students have hearing impairments which are allocated $3,445,000 to replace existing water infrastructure and most Base Level Standards. The audit found: catered for with the aid of special equipment in all classrooms install metering of existing houses and to fit out a new bore. · inadequate quantity and quality of water supply but which still present significant challenges for teachers. • there is also $150,000 allocated between Amata and Mimili to · landfill facility requires a major upgrade fund a water conservation program.
· inadequate control and collection of litter an · Internet is not available in homes Significant new investments Roads to Recovery Pl on · lack of public telephones (due to vandalism) • over the period 2009-10 to 2013-14, APY is to receive $534,000 in i · no mobile phone services are available in Amata Policing Roads to Recovery grants from the Australian Government. It will · inadequate maintenance of external roads • A new Amata police station opened in 2010. There is now a 24 receive $107,000 or $136 per km of this amount in 2009-10. ementat · inadequate maintenance of community housing hour a day permanent police presence in the community. • Within South Australia, the distribution of this pool of funds of l
· inadequate staffing for the management of municipal services Commonwealth funds is being distributed according to the Imp
Housing l · insufficient maintenance of external lighting • Under the National Partnership Agreement on Remote shares determined by the South Australian Local Government
· inadequate landscaping management and dust control Indigenous Housing, 19 new dwellings have been approved and Grants Commission for the distribution of the Financial Assistance Loca
· inadequate environmental health services and management are being constructed and 15 refurbished this financial year. Grants road funding. ry
· inadequate animal management ive • over the coming years, the National Partnership Agreement l · lack of all weather access to the aerodrome Community infrastructure e will provide funding for further housing in remote Indigenous • As part of the Government’s Nation Building Economic · inadequate quantity of staff accommodation to enable communities through a process of competitive bids.
Stimulus Plan, the APY lands have been allocated $130,000 for vice D
recruitment of required additional staff, and r • From 1 July 2010, state governments will submit proposals for community infrastructure projects, under the Regional and Local e · lack of community facilities including insufficient visitor new dwellings, refurbishment activity and employment related Community Infrastructure Program. accommodation, public toilets and childcare facilities. accommodation for communities.
Accessibility Education
• Whilst Amata’s internal roads are good, the roads into and out • the Amata Anangu School is expected to benefit from the Low nds Remote S a of the community are in poor condition. This makes accessibility Socio-Economic Schools National Partnership and road safety a key issue. • the National School Pride Program has provided funding for APY L
• the access roads to the community are unsealed. Flash-flooding refurbishments in the Amata Anangu School in the APY Lands results in roads that are sometimes washed out • Primary Schools for the 21st Century has provided funding for the and impassable. construction of library at Amata Anangu School. • Amata has one of two sealed (all-weather) airstrips on the APY Lands. However this may become inaccessible in flood Water Infrastructure conditions necessitating reliance on helicopters. • sA Water is project managing bore drilling at Amata at approximate cost of $118,000 (calculated as a proportion of total project cost funded by FaHCSIA covering 4 APY communities). This work is expected to be completed by June 2010, and will be the basis for a more sustainable water supply once the bores are equipped. Planning together future for Amata’s n la tion P a ement pl m al I e Loc ection 3: Th S
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Section 3 17 The Local Implementation Plan an Pl on i ementat l Imp l Loca ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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Section 3.1 Principles of the Local Implementation Plan ection 3: Th S
18 This LIP recognises the need for collaboration and demonstrates the commitment of all signatories to work together in partnership to achieve better outcomes for all residents of Amata.
The Governments agree to implement this LIP in accordance with the COAG National principles for investments in remote locations:
• remote Indigenous communities and remote communities with significantI ndigenous populations are entitled to standards of an
Pl services and infrastructure broadly comparable with that in
on non-Indigenous communities of similar size, location and need i elsewhere in Australia;
• investment decisions should aim to increase and have a close ementat l connection to vocational studies and practises and the market Imp
l economy on a sustainable basis; and reduce dependence on welfare wherever possible; and promote personal responsibility,
Loca and engagement and behaviours consistent with positive
ry social norms; ive l e • priority for enhanced infrastructure support and service provision should be to larger and more economically sustainable vice D
r communities where secure land tenure exists, allowing for e services outreach to and access by smaller surrounding communities, including:
(i) recognising Indigenous peoples’ cultural connections to
nds Remote S homelands (whether on a visiting or permanent basis) but a avoiding expectations of major investment in service provision where there are few economic or educational opportunities; APY L
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(ii) facilitating voluntary mobility by individuals and families to areas where better education and job opportunities exist, with higher standards of services. Planning together future for Amata’s n la tion P a ement pl m al I e Loc
3.2 How the Local Implementation Plan was developed ection 3: Th S
To ensure the LIP was based on evidence, the Governments 19 collected information on Amata relating to: • current government expenditure and investment; • current service delivery and supporting infrastructure; • existing community networks, decision making structures and previous community planning reports; • general information about the community – its people, how healthy they are, how they are going at school etc; and • the baseline community profile project. an Pl on The Governments recognised the importance in engaging the i Amata community and has facilitated, and will continue to do so, a comprehensive community engagement process, meeting with ementat individual community members, community groups, agencies and l
relevant stakeholders. The gathering of this information facilitated Imp l the development of the LIP; ensuring that it was ‘community’
specific and engaged the community in all aspects associated Loca
with the Closing the Gap/ Building Block agenda. ry ive l
The Regional Operations Centre (ROC) engaged a consultancy e to help implement and develop the community engagement
process. The consultants worked closely with the GBM and AEO vice D r in conducting a number of community based consultations to e educate the community about Closing the Gap and the RSD NP as well as working with the community to ascertain community ideas and feedback to feed into the LIP document. nds Remote S a APY L
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20 The ROC are working on an ongoing basis with the Australian and State Government agencies to provide a whole of government perspective on what current services and strategies are operational and what other services are required for the Amata community.
Presentations to Government departments and community representatives to inform them about Closing the Gap, the Building Blocks and the LIP commenced with a State RSD Workshop on 24
an March 2010. This workshop enabled Government agencies and Pl other key stakeholders to network and provide feedback to each on i Building Block and value add to the LIP document. In conjunction with the above, the ROC has facilitated individual Building Block workshops with relevant Government agencies to provide ementat l further opportunities for agencies to provide feedback to the LIP.
Imp An electronic email feedback system (www.rocctg.com) was l developed as a catalyst to promote on-going feedback to the LIP
Loca process as well as the distribution of a regular ROC newsletter that
ry informed stakeholders in new developments associated with the
ive LIP process. l e The Amata Community Council was actively involved throughout
vice D the process of developing the LIP, with assistance from the r e consultants and ROC staff and will continue to be consulted and engaged as the document progresses and the actions are implemented. In demonstrating the Amata community’s commitment and inclusiveness to the LIP process, the Amata
nds Remote S Community Council, through the Council Chairperson on 24 a February 2010, endorsed a statement that reflected the Community Council’s and community’s intention to work with the Governments APY L
in Closing the Gap. Furthermore, consultants have worked with community members to discuss their priorities, aspirations and commitment to the strategies and actions in the LIP. Planning together future for Amata’s n la tion P a ement pl m al I e Loc ection 3: Th S
The ROC formed a Communications Team to ensure the community 21 engagement process was as thorough and effective as possible. The Communications Team developed a suite of communication tools and products to promote Closing the Gap, RSD and help articulate the LIP process. Product design elements included English and Pitjantjatjara artwork by a local Anangu woman (representative of each Building Block), photos and illustrations. All products were developed in consultation with GBMs and AEOs to ensure they would be accepted by communities. Completed products include an Pl ‘meet your government staff’ posters and postcards, Closing the on Gap wristbands (promoting indigenous.gov.au), and Closing i the Gap stickers, factsheets, vehicle signs for government cars,
Community signs, brochures, swimming pool signs, vinyl banners, ementat l pull-up outdoor banners and storyboards – to be placed around the Imp football ovals. Roll out of these products has been and will continue l to be over the life of the RSD NP. An A3 laminated flipchart was also developed as a visual guide for consultants and staff to use when Loca discussing LIP priorities with the communities. ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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COAG • Closing the Gap • Remote Service Delivery National Partnership tion P a ement pl
m ROC (Single Government Interface) • Adelaide Regional Opertaions Centre • Government Business Managers (Amata and Mimili) • Anangu Engagement Officers (Amata and Mimili) • Malpas (Amata and Mimili) al I e Loc ection 3: Th S
Initial community consultation. Formation of Board of Management. Development of the communications strategy. Presentations to Australian and South Australian 22 Mimili and Amata sign a Statement of Agreement. Government Agencies.
GBMs, AEOs and consultants work with the community Draft 1 inclusion of draft version of front end of South Australian RSD NP Implementation Workshop held to gain a greater understanding of Closing the Gap document and community profile. on March 24 2010. and the 7 Building Blocks. an Pl
on Draft 2 inclusion of community derived strategies for each i Building Block Workshops with agencies – GBMs, AEOs and consultants work with the community Building Block and a number aof programs and April 28, 29 and 30 2010. to provide community priorities, ideas and strategies. services being delivered to Amata and Mimili. Agencies consult their service providers including NGOs
ementat Inclusion of draft Baseline Data. l Imp l
Draft 3 inclusion of responses and strategies from the SARSD Loca
ry Visits by Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Chief Implementation Workshop. Visits by Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Chief
ive Executives Group to Mimili and Amata. Inclusion of all feedback and additional information Executives Group to Mimili and Amata. l e from the Building Block Working Groups. vice D r e Draft 4 inclusion of all feedback through the e-form, Consultants work with community to explain the [email protected] email address. Australian and South Australian Government agencies strategies and actions contained in the LIPs. Inclusion of the community aspiration and worked with the ROC in finalising strategies and actions. Community interim sign off. commitment to strategies. nds Remote S a APY L
Sign off from Community Council. Sign off from Australian and South Australian Governments.
Final LIPs for Amata and Mimili Planning together future for Amata’s n la tion P a ement pl m al I e Loc
3.3 Governance arrangements for the Local Implementation Plan ection 3: Th S
The Governance arrangements for the LIP commence at the 23 community level and progress to a formal governance structure South Australian Remote Service Delivery (RSD) Governance enunciated via the Board of Management (BoM). At the Government level there is a Coordinator General and State Coordinator General and various Australian and State Government forums supporting the RSD NP. Australian Government Agencies South Australian Government Agencies
APY Lands an Pl Board of Management (BoM) on Australian Government CEGAA and SOGAA i State Managers Forum SA Heads all SA Government Agencies ementat l Imp l
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RSD Partners RSD Partners ive (operational) l Australian Government South Australian Government e
FaHCSIA AFF DPc dtF vice D r DHs doD dted decs e DEEWR dFR DEH dFC ORic dFAT RSD Site Implementation Groups DFeest Health AGs doIC (including Servce Providers Justice PIRSA and Councils)
DoHWA ditRDLG dtei dWLBC nds Remote S DoHA disR SAPOL dPLG a Bcde dPMC APY L
ITR doRET LG dt Centrelink LIP Groups (all APY Lands Communities)
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S Brian Gleeson Pauline Peel Ben Wallace Adrienne Gillam Australian Government Appointed South Australian Government Appointed State Manager, South Australia Branch Manager – Regional Operations Coordinator General for State Coordinator General for Department of Families, Housing, Community Centre, South Australia Remote Indigenous Services Remote Aboriginal Services Services and Indigenous Affairs Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
24 The BoM is a jurisdictional management group co-chaired by the State Manager, Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and the Deputy Chief Executive Sustainability Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.and comprises of representatives from the Australian Government and the South Australian Government.
The role of the BoM is to provide a whole of government strategic
an approach and support the work of the Coordinator Generals, the Pl ROC , GBMs and AEOs. The BoM regularly meet and have the on i capacity to address strategic priorities as well as urgent issues as necessary. The Coordinator Generals attend these meetings and other agencies can be invited as required. ementat l Graeme Barton Joslene Mazel Kim Petersen Chris Robinson The Amata Community Council is an official party to the
Imp Deputy Commissioner of Police Chief Executive Director – Remote Communities Chief Executive l South Australia Police Department of Families and Communities Aboriginal Affairs & Reconciliation Division Department of Education agreement in conjunction with the Australian and South Australian South Australian Government Department for Premier and Cabinet and Children’s Services Governments. The Council is the governing authority for the South Australian Government South Australian Government Loca community and is the integral forum that provides the ‘community ry voice’ for the progress and the endorsement of the LIP. The Council ive l
e meets once a month at the community office and community members are elected to the council as per the regulations of
vice D their constitution. The Council is made up of 12 elected members r e who then elect the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. The Amata Community Council is an Incorporated Body bound by the provisions of the South Australian Associations and Incorporations ACT 8th March 1974. The Council are currently
nds Remote S working towards incorporation under the Office of the Registrar a of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). The Council has RSD and the LIP as a standing agenda item at all meetings. It is intended that APY L
further governance support for the Amata Community Council will be provided in the immediate future by the State Government’s
Nerida Saunders Chris Sheedy Dr. Tony Sherbon Jan Turbill Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division. Executive Director State Manager, South Australia Chief Executive State Manager, South Australia Aboriginal Affairs & Reconciliation Division Department of Education, Employment SA Health Department of Health and Ageing Department for Premier and Cabinet and Workplace Relations South Australian Government South Australian Government Planning together future for Amata’s n la tion P a ement pl m al I e Loc
3.4 Duration of the Local Implementation Plan 3.5 Addressing concerns ection 3: Th S
The term of this LIP will be for the period 2010–2014. As the LIP The Governments have placed a GBM and an AEO in Amata to The ROC works with the GBMs and AEO to implement the new 25 is a ‘living’ document, there will be continuing discussion and form a single government interface for the community. The GBM RSD arrangement in Amata. The ROC supports government staff negotiation with Amata community about their vision for their is the community’s direct link to the Governments and are the living and working in Amata to ensure effective and timely service community’s future and how to achieve it. key liaison and consultation point for both the community and delivery. The ROC is the first point of call for the GBMs and AEOs in Government agencies. They work collaboratively with government addressing any concerns or issues and if necessary, will escalate to Formal sign off involving the community and the Governments is representatives and the non government/statutory bodies to assist the ROC Manager and/or the BoM. anticipated to occur by June 30 2010. As the LIP is a 5-year plan, with community planning and agreement making to ensure that amendments can occur throughout this period as priorities are The BoM comprises of many government agencies both Australian services are coordinated on the ground. They are mandated to met and or new priorities are identified.T he LIP will be reviewed and State, and for this reason has the capacity to address concerns an report on progress and on local issues and concerns to the South in 2011 and 2013, giving the Governments and the community raised by the community, GBMs, service providers or the ROC Pl Australian ROC and the BoM. on an opportunity to renegotiate the LIP and make any agreed Office.T his will allow the agencies to work together in a more i amendments to accommodate new priorities or arrangements. The role of the AEO is to provide a link between the community collaborative approach to work towards resolving any issues or and the Governments. They are located within the community and investigate any concerns. ementat are there to meet and talk with community members about how l
they want their community to develop and how to become more Imp l involved in Government decision making. The GBM and AEO work
in partnership to increase local knowledge and understanding of Loca
Government business and increase the Government’s knowledge ry
and understanding of the community. As an additional support to ive l the GBM and Amata community, Malpas are being employed as e necessary to assist with interpreting and cultural understanding and vice D
training to ensure closer links are established between community, r e government and stakeholders.
To address priorities in a timely manner and expedite the development of the LIP, a staged interim sign-off process is being
employed with building blocks. This gives the Amata Community nds Remote S Council an opportunity to discuss the proposed strategies in the a Building Block, make suggestions or raise any concerns they may APY L
have. Once a balance between the communities’ aspirations and the goals of the Closing the Gap Building Blocks has been achieved by the proposed strategies, the Amata Community Council will provide interim-sign off for the LIP. In addition, the LIP will be a standing agenda item at all Amata Community Council meetings and will enable council members to raise any concerns directly with the GBM in a more formal way and have this noted in the minutes of the meeting. Planning together future for Amata’s n la To enable a well coordinated
tion P approach to progress, monitor a and report on the LIP (actions
ement and strategies); a number of pl
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3.6 Progress monitoring and reporting ection 3: Th S
26 To enable a well coordinated approach to progress, monitor and • the Australian Government’s Coordinator General formally report on the LIP (actions and strategies); a number of reporting reports to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services methods have been implemented. and Indigenous Affairs twice a year on progress, and ensure that all government service agencies are held accountable for • the LIP is a standing agenda item on the Amata Community their implementation responsibilities under the Remote Service Council meetings which ensures there is a forum for discussion Delivery partnership. about achievements, ways of improving strategies and gives feedback to the GBMs and the community. This also provides • As per the Bilateral Implementation Plan, the ROC will be
an a direct approach in renegotiating the LIP with the community required provide a report card first after six months and then Pl beyond 2010. every twelve months to the Commonwealth against the on i performance indicators, as detailed in the LIP. • situation Reports are provided monthly by each ROC to the Remote Service Delivery Branch and the BoM. The purpose • through the community engagement process, various culturally ementat
l of this report is to monitor and identify issues relevant to the appropriate communication tools are developed to inform the implementation of the RSD, against the priorities expressed in community about any new developments to the LIPs. Imp l the LIP. The information is provided by the GBM and AEO and is compiled by the ROC. The report uses a traffic light rating Loca that flags critical issues and is an early warning system based ry on how the service/program/activity is progressing overall. This ive l
e report contains valuable information against the Closing the Gap Building Blocks including the current status of the service/
vice D program/activity, any problems, and what action has been r e taken, or being taken or needed to remedy the problem.
• A reporting tool will be developed to monitor the progress of actions and strategies identified in the LIP by the Adelaide ROC.
nds Remote S • Building Block working groups have been established and will a meet regularly with Adelaide ROC staff to discuss progress and
APY L identify any issues to be resolved or escalated to the BoM.
• the BoM will be monitoring the progress of the strategies implemented by the LIP. They will have direct access to the community through the GBMs and will be able to identify any issues or slippages in the strategies or program delivery throughout the course of the implementation of the LIP.
• Good news stories will be identified by the GBMs, ROC, community and the BoM. These stories will be promoted throughout the various communication tools and mediums developed by the ROC’s Communications Team. Planning together future for Amata’s n la tion P a ement pl m al I e Loc ection 3: Th S
Section 4 27 Outcomes, strategies and actions an Pl on i ementat l Imp l Loca ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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Early Early Childhood
What are we aiming for? Early Childhood Building Block demonstrates: 29
Indigenous children • According to the Nganampa Health Council, the establishment of the health service in 1983 has resulted in a substantial • are born healthy improvement in prenatal health. Tjitji pikawiya wirkankunytja • There have been substantial increases in antenatal care • acquire the basic skills for life and learning attendance in the first trimester in Amata. Mantjila kutjupa-kutjupa tjuta wiru palyantjikitjangku • Since the establishment of the health service, there has been a an Pl • benefit from better social inclusion & reduced disadvantage decrease of low birth weight babies and a reduction in perinatal on Mauntalpa-mauntalpa wiya tjunguringkula uwankarangku mortality. There have also been reductions in the proportion i tjungungku palyantjaku of children with moderate or severe growth failure, acute respiratory illness and diarrheal diseases in children. • have access to affordable, quality early childhood education ementat l Tjitji kulunypa tjuta childcare-ngka munu kuulangka
• In remote communities in South Australia, the fertility rate for Imp l tjarpatjunkunytjaku wantinytjawiyangku Indigenous women aged 15-19 years (79.1 per 1,000) was nearly
• quality early childhood education and care supports parental 5 times the national rate for Australian teenage women Loca
workforce participation (16.4 per 1,000). ry ive
Waakatjarangku uti tjitji kulunypa childcare-ngka munu l • According to data for the APY Lands from 2004 to 2008, 23 e kuulangka tjarpatjunkura waakaku anama percent of births were to teenage mothers. This was 5 times the
equivalent proportion for the Australian population as a whole I vice D r 2008 (4 per cent). e
• Across the APY lands, between 2005 to 2008, 12 percent of all births were low weight babies. nds Remote S a APY L
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Mothers will try and look after themselves during pregnancy and take their 30 babies to the clinic regularly for check-ups. Parents will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to their children and watch over them to make sure they are safe. Parents will go to the family centre and attend the Early an
Pl Childhood Centre when it is built. We will make time to play with our kids on i and teach them how to look after people and things that matter. Young ementat l mums will learn about having a healthy lifestyle for their families and learn Imp l what is involved in being a responsible parent. Loca ry ive l
e Amata community statement 2010 vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
Planning together future for Amata’s ood COAG Outcome Desired Community Outcome Strategy Action Lead Agency Progress Reporting / Key Milestones h l d & Community Commitment i Ch
EC1. Amata children are born We want healthy babies born into the 1 Provide a safe and healthy 1 continue to fund and support FaHCSIA FaHCSIA SA State Office to monitor healthy. world. environment for newborns and the Young Mothers Program, use by APY Lands residents in Early new mothers. Ampe Akweke Place (supported conjunction with the NT State Office. We will try and look after ourselves accommodation for expecting during pregnancy so that our babies mothers and new mothers) in are born healthy. Alice Springs. Mothers will take babies to the clinic at 6 weeks and at 6 months. 2 All new mothers are provided SA Health A review of requirements is underway. assistance in caring for their We will learn about washing, newborns through the Home cooking, cleaning so that our babies Visiting Program, from antenatal are healthy and strong. care – 2 years of age. We will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to our children. 3 through education and SA Health DoHA provided Healthy for Life community involvement DoHA agreed 2010/2011 funding to encourage Anangu women to Nganampa Health Council. access antenatal care in the first 31 trimester of pregnancy.
4 culturally based antenatal care SA Health DoHA provided Healthy for Life sessions are held in Amata to DoHA agreed 2010/2011 funding to improve education and health, Nganampa Health Council. and are continued throughout the pregnancy.
5 every child in Amata undergoes SA Health DoHA provided Healthy for Life an targeted health screening, DoHA agreed 2010/2011 funding to Pl
immunisations and growth Nganampa Health Council. on i monitoring between the ages of 0–5 years. ementat 6 conduct Health checks for SA Health This is included in the draft Aboriginal l
children before commencing Australian Hearing Health Care Plan awaiting Imp primary school, in particular commitment for funding. l prioritising ear/hearing health and other factors affecting Loca early learning. ry ive l e 7 Further consultation between DoHA Healthy for Life Evaluation completed Commonwealth and State SA Health and outcomes distributed.
Government that consideration vice D r be given to funding an expansion e of an Indigenous maternity care program, based on a current successful model, within a research and evaluation
framework. nds Remote S a
8 continue to support nutritional DECS School gives support to Failure to APY L
program for children identified DFC-APY Lands Community Programs Thrive Program. ‘at risk’ of failing to thrive while DFC will continue to fund meals for new arrangements are developed children identified as Failure toT hrive I want to see our kids to deliver comprehensive services until 30 June 2011. grow up healthy. for children aged 0–5 years. 9 that all professional bodies SA Health Discussion with Nganampa Health involved in the care of Anangu Councilto occur. women and children ensure that their workforce undertakes cultural awareness training as a core component of their curriculum. Planning together future for Amata’s ood h COAG Outcome Desired Community Outcome Strategy Action Lead Agency Progress Reporting / Key Milestones l d i & Community Commitment Ch
EC2. Amata children have access Our children will play and runabout 1 Provide an Early Childhood Centre 1 construction of the Early DEEWR Monthly reports to the BoM and SIT to affordable, quality early and grow healthy and happy. in Amata. Childhood Centre in Amata for DECS reports. Build completed by 30 June Early childhood education. 0–5 years. 2 011. We will share ideas with other mothers, carers and older women. 2 implement the Early Childhood 1 source and recruit 4 year qualified DECS A suitable applicant for one We will play with our children and Education National Partnership early childhood teachers. scholarship for the early childhood take them to playgroup. and the National Quality Agenda educator position has been sought for Early Childhood Education and supported to complete. We will watch over our children and and Care National Partnership. make sure they are safe. 2 implement the Early Years DECS Coordinated approach. We will wash our baby and go to Learning Framework. DEEWR Activity Report – 6 monthly. the Early Childhood Centre when it is built. 3 Implement the National Quality DECS Coordinated approach. Agenda for Early Childhood DEEWR Activity Report – 6 monthly. Education and Care National 32 Partnership. 3 improve the coordination and 1 deliver early childhood activities DEEWR Activity Report – 6 monthly. the delivery of regular early in Amata. childhood activities. 2 implementation of the Location FaHCSIA Funding agreement has been Supported Playgroup in Amata. DECS cleared and is awaiting sign-off from DECS.
3 deliver Playtime program as part AGD (State)-Office ofS port Conduct one pilot program.
an of the BeActive Initiative. & Recreation Pl on i 4 Agencies agree to work in a Aboriginal Operations Group Aboriginal Operations Group to meet coordinated manner for the regularly. Amata Principal links with delivery of early childhood local providers.
ementat development programs. l Progress reports from Aboriginal Operations Group to SOG:EC. Imp l
5 development of a comprehensive Aboriginal Operations Group Aboriginal Operations Group to meet Loca children’s plan (0–5) across the regularly. Amata Principal links with
ry APY Lands that provides for local providers.
ive future needs. l
e Progress reports from Aboriginal Operations Group to SOG:EC vice D
r 4 Acknowledge the PYEC Statement 1 decs to work with PYEC, the DECS Amata Community and PYEC are e of directions for Early Years. Amata Community and families in regularly involved in Early Years delivering current programs and implementation progress. future planned services.
5 to provide and maintain quality 1 to erect a safe and engaging DECS Funds have been released to DECS nds Remote S
a outdoor play areas for children community playground designed FaHCSIA-ICSI Proposal for the construction of a playground. (0–5 years). and suitable for children from 0–5 APY L
years of age.
2 Amata Early Learning Centre has DECS Anangu Education Services work with a dedicated outdoor play area Amata Anangu School to develop that is safe and provides areas for Early Years Playing areas. learning and exercise.
6 Provide a transition program for 1 early childhood education DECS Amata School Principal and Early children in their final year of early curriculum to include a transition Childhood staff ensure a suitable childhood before beginning program. program is provided. formal school education. Planning together future for Amata’s ood COAG Outcome Desired Community Outcome Strategy Action Lead Agency Progress Reporting / Key Milestones h l d & Community Commitment i Ch
EC3. Amata children acquire We will participate in parental 1 deliver formal parenting programs 1 Provide training and education in DFC-Housing SA Uniting Care Wesley contracted for the basic life skills for life and groups and playgroups. to Anangu families that recognise nutrition, budgeting and healthy 12 months to provide home living skills Early learning and benefit from better and appreciates their language living through the Home Living program to new tenants. We will access the Early social inclusion and reduced and culture. Skills Program. Childhood Centre. disadvantage. We will make time to play with 2 indigenous Parental Support FaHCSIA Funding Agreement signed by our kids. Services are delivered to Relationships Australia. Consultation Anangu families. process has commenced. We will teach our children how to look after other people and things that matter. 2 increase the proficiency of parents 1 encourage parents, grandparents DEEWR Activity Report – 6 monthly. and grandparents in the use of and the Amata community to English to enhance their skills in develop PaCE projects relevant reading and storytelling to their to their needs and provide an children and grandchildren. environment where parents and grandparents feel welcome and encouraged to be involved. 33 2 cultural and linguistic appropriate DECS Amata School Principal and programs are developed and Early Childhood staff ensure implemented as a tool for parents, suitable programs. grandparents and AEWs to better engage with children.
3 early Intervention for children with 1 Provide early childhood education DECS Merit principles are needed to disabilities affecting early learning. workers with the knowledge appoint suitable qualified staff.
and skills to identify children with AES officers provide quality support. an disabilities affecting early learning Pl
and refer appropriately. on i
EC4. Quality early childhood We will be able to work and know 1 cultural awareness training is to be 1 that all professional bodies DECS Anangu Education Services and education and care supports that our children are safe and mandatory for all workers. involved in the delivery of early FaHCSIA PYEC report on inclusion of cultural ementat parental workforce participation. learning. We will help Government childhood education and care awareness in staff induction and l
in delivering a cultural awareness ensure that their workforce professional development. Imp training program for all workers. undertakes cultural awareness l training as a core component of their curriculum and induction. Loca ry ive
2 Implementation of the Quality 1 Provide opportunities for Anangu DFEEST TAFE SA to discuss possible l e Framework National Partnership to undertake Certificate 3 in arrangement with DEEWR and DECS requirements. Childcare and Certificate 2,3 & by end of June 2010.
4 in Community Services Work vice D r through TAFE. e
2 Provide avenues for secondary DECS VET Courses are offered at the school school students to undertake DFEEST site in conjunction with TAFE. Vocational Educational Training
TAFE SA to discuss possible nds Remote S (VET) in Early Childhood/Childcare arrangements with DEEWR and DECS a stream or through the Indigenous by end of June 2010. Cadetship Program. APY L
3 Provide Early Childhood DECS A suitable applicant for one Scholarships for teachers. scholarship for the early childhood educator position has been sought and supported to complete.
4 early Childhood Education and DECS Will continue to be offered in Childcare offered as a part of conjunction with TAFE. work experience for secondary school students. Planning together future for Amata’s ood h l d i Ch
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Schooling
What are we aiming for? School ing Building Block demonstrates: 35 • Schooling promotes social inclusion & reduces educational • At the time of the school census in term 3, 2009 there were 104 disadvantage students enrolled at Amata. One student was non-Indigenous. Kuulangka uti tjitji tjuta mauntalpa-mauntalpa wiyaku nintinma • The school had 16 new enrolments (about 15% of the total group) tjukaruru nyinanytjaku after the commencement of the school year, suggesting a • Indigenous youth meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, comparatively low rate of mobility overall. and overall levels of literacy and numeracy are improving
• The School has 10 teachers and 10 teaching support staff, at a an Tjitji tjuta uti pulkara nintinma tjukarurungku riitamilantjaku, staff to student ratio of 1:10. Pl kauntamilantjaku on • Senior students are able to participate in the Wiltja program i • Indigenous young people successfully transition from school to located within Woodville High School with a boarding facility in work and/or further study the north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide. At the time of the review Kungkawarangku munu yangupalangku uti kuula wiyaringkula ementat there were no students participating in the Wiltja program. l tjukarurungku waaka palyanma Imp • The first language for the students is Pitjantjatjara and, especially, l Yankunytjatjara. Loca
• The average of all year levels for school attendance in 2009 ry
was 59.9%. ive l e • Year 9 had the highest enrolments (15). There were 3 students
undertaking year 12 and 8 children in reception. vice D r e • VET for 15-64 year olds is provided via arrangements made by TAFESA.
• The education attainment rate for 20-24 year olds at Amata in 2006 was 9%. The national Indigenous rate at the same time nds Remote S
was 41%. a
• The rate of people who have only completed minimal schooling APY L
is 73%. This is much higher than the rates for the region, State and Australia.
• 73% of adults aged 20-64 have a below year 10 education while 47% have a year 8 or below education – 10% of adults did not attend school.
• Students participated in NAPLAN at Amata in 2009 but only a small proportion met national minimum standards.
• In Amata there were 28 students in receipt of ABSTUDY at some time during 2009. Planning together future for Amata’s G IN OO L H SC
Our kids are the future. They will learn Anangu culture, language and law 36 and also appreciate the culture of the Western world so they can be strong in both worlds. Our children will learn English and Pitjantjatjara and be literate in both. We will help our children learn and create opportunities in the home, making sure they are in bed and sleeping enough so that they are an
Pl ready for school the next day. We will work hard to show our children how on i important a job is and support them in getting proper jobs. ementat l Amata community statement 2010 Imp l Loca ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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& Community Commitment h sc S1. Schooling promotes social We will walk our children to school. 1 increase attendance rates 1 development of an evidence DECS DECS to provide a progress report by inclusion and reduces educational at school and promote social based attendance strategy. January 2011. Our children will learn English and disadvantage. inclusion. Pitjantjatjara and be literate in both. 2 develop and maintain family trees DECS Ongoing and in place / updated We will help the school on and student information books as regularly. Cultural days. a resource for teachers to better Amata School Anangu staff and AES engage with families. staff develop a suitable resource.
3 training is provided to teachers DECS Ongoing though AES Support Team. and AEWs on bilingual processes and joint programming and planning, and second language learning practices.
4 schools to inform parents/carers of DECS Ongoing and in place. their child’s progress and involve All schools meet Commonwealth them in the development of reporting. 37 individual learning plans. Regular school reports are provided.
5 continued support for the DECS Ongoing. breakfast program at the Amata Community School.
6 continued support for the FaHCSIA Ongoing. Youth Multi Sports Program DoHA an
with the recognition of linkages AGD Pl between school attendance and on participation in the program. i
7 the Amata Community School to DECS Sound Field systems and relevant ementat
be resourced to meet the needs of training are provided. l ear health problems and identified
Regular screening with 67% of Imp learning disabilities. l students screened since 2009. Loca 2 to build parental capacity, ability, 1 Amata Community Council DECS GBM to advise process for engaging ry skills and knowledge to participate and Amata Community School DEEWR the community. ive
in educational decision making. to identify and develop PaCE l e projects to enable parents to be active members of the school vice D
community and decision r making processes. e
3 PYEC information and educational 1 minutes and actions from PYEC DECS Ongoing: Anangu Coordinator and material to be made available to be sent to the Anangu School Principal ensure that information is to families, community, the Coordinator for discussion at promulgated. nds Remote S
My biggest achievement is Amata Community Council, and Amata Community Council a agencies working in Amata. meetings. APY L getting my SACE and becoming 2 PYEC to share plans and strategies DECS Ongoing: Anangu Coordinator and with agencies with an intention of Principal ensure that information is a good father and role model to encouraging links to learning. promulgated. 4 Adopt measures to recognise 1 AEWs and community to develop DECS Normal school practice. my kids, and other kids. and strengthen Anangu culture Anangu based educational in schools. materials and products to be recognised as part of the school curriculum. Planning together future for Amata’s G IN
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H & Community Commitment SC 2 culture days are held regularly DECS Ongoing as part of the School within the school calendar. Strategic Plan.
5 Prevent and respond to child 1 Recommendation 25: That as a DECS ISSS Attendance data is regularly sexual abuse by implementing matter of urgency DECS continues used to follow up student absence the recommendations from the to assess ways and means of with families. Children on Anangu Pitjantjatjara ensuring that all children on the The “Keeping them Safe” Curriculum Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands Lands of compulsory school age materials are regularly used in all Commission of Inquiry – attend school and that adequate classes, parent open days and Hon.E.P.Mullighan. resources are provided for that Governing Council meetings; to assessment. better inform all members of the that DECS and DFC with the community and provide strategies support of Anangu leaders in for reducing the incidence of child communities engage parents sexual abuse. and carers as well as children, in activities to enable the provision 38 of information to the communities about the value and importance of school for children including as a way of reducing the incidence of child sexual abuse.
2 Recommendation 26: That DECS DECS School Multi-campus initiative assess extending the school provides ICT support at all school curriculum on the Lands to include sites. an increased study of information Pl Regularly monitored, reviewed, and technology and appropriate implemented across the school sites on
i computer based courses which on the APY Lands. can be accessed by children and young persons on the Lands to Male members of PYEC are
ementat develop computer skills. considering the question. While l traditional skills are considered an that consideration of the teaching
Imp acceptable part of student learning l of numeracy and literacy in a – traditional law continues to be manner suitable to Anangu placed in the sacred/traditional Loca children continue to be assessed sphere of life. ry and implemented. ive
l that DECS assess whether e appropriate pre-vocational training for trade, home and family vice D
r management skills should be e introduced into the curriculum of the schools on the Lands.
that the principals and teachers at the schools on the Lands
nds Remote S consult with Senior Anangu and
a consider whether traditional Anangu skills and law should be APY L
introduced into the curriculum.
that adequate resources be provided to DECS for all of these purposes. Planning together future for Amata’s g in
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& Community Commitment h sc 3 Recommendation 27: That priority DECS Availability of suitable qualified be given to remedial teaching at tutors with accommodation to schools on the Lands for Anangu meet the student needs continues who have missed education as to be problematic. TAFE lecturers children. implement aspects of this area already. that the benchmark testing of years 3, 5, 7 and 9 be monitored This is a core function of the schools: closely and that sufficient funding on-going efforts are being made. be provided to achieve the goal Ongoing: School Governing Council. of bringing the results of children School Staff Leadership and PYEC on the Lands up to the respective links continue to be strengthened. averages of mainstream South Australian schools.
that making education more relevant to Anangu students, and recognising the importance of Anangu culture continues to be 39 assessed.
4 Recommendation 29: That a DECS The Anangu Education Services program to educate members of DFC-Families SA Support team will support DFC where the communities on the Lands as appropriate. to what is inappropriate sexual Child Safe Environment training has conduct, and its consequences, occurred in Amata. and the supports which are an
available for victims of sexual Agencies are raising awareness Pl abuse (including children) be among clients and their families on designed and implemented. about the primacy of keeping i children safe.
Child Safe Environment training has ementat been provided. l Imp Families SA and DECs are reviewing l Child Safe Environments training for
Anangu. Loca ry NPYWC has developed an initiative ive
to create awareness – ‘Speak l e up: Speak Against Child Sexual Abuse’ which provides educative
information about child sexual abuse vice D r and avenues for reporting abuse. e nds Remote S a APY L
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H & Community Commitment SC 5 Recommendation 30: That DECS Ongoing. more resources be focused on DFC The South Australian Government education measures to better is continuing to create awareness advise children, their parents and amongst children, their parents and carers and the community on carers and the broader community appropriate sexual behaviours, about preventing child abuse and the law and their rights. neglect, the law and children’s rights through a range of services, including hose provided by Families SA Outreach Services, school based social workers, DECS counsellors, Youth programs, CAMHS services and the Community Safety Committees established by SAPOL.
The importance of community education regarding sexual 40 behaviours, the law and legal rights are included as a standing item at the community safety meetings.
6 Recommendation 35: That DECS Appropriate Merit Selection appropriate health, mentoring procedures. Training and and counselling services be Development and Staff support established for teaching and is provided. other education staff resident an
Pl on the Lands. on
i that DECS arrange and resource adequate respite for teachers and other school staff resident
ementat on the Lands. l that principals of the schools on Imp
l the Lands consider and report to DECS as to what is needed to
Loca enhance recruitment of teaching
ry staff and retention rates. ive l e 6 implementation of the MCEECDYA 1 Agencies to work together DECS Funding applications will be made Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to introduce and implement DEEWR subject to DEEWR approval. Education Action Plan 2010–2014. recommendations and actions vice D
r Activity Report – 6 Monthly.
e as outlined in the final plan. (Final plan pending after formal review process).
S2. Indigenous Youth meet basic We will help our children to learn. 1 to implement the Bilateral 1 implementation of the Bilateral DECS Funding will be applied to
nds Remote S literacy and numeracy standards, Agreement between the Agreement through the Key DEEWR wherever possible.
a We will have quiet places at home for and overall levels of literacy and Australian Government and the Reform Areas and Indicative children to read and study. Activity Report – 6 Monthly. numeracy are improving. South Australian Government for Actions agreed to by the APY L
the National Partnerships and Australian and South Australian
Agreements for: Literacy and Governments. Numeracy, Low Socio-Economic Status School Communities and Improving Teacher Quality. Planning together future for Amata’s g in
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& Community Commitment h sc 2 Applications to be made DECS Funding obtained. Literacy programs to receive funding from the are further developing. National additional $25m offered as part of Curriculum will be implemented. the Closing the Gap: Expansion of intensive literacy and numeracy program for underachieving Indigenous students.
2 nAPLAN Testing to be completed 1 teachers and the Amata DECS Completed for 2010. by the Amata Community School. Community work together to ensure every enrolled student undertakes NAPLAN Testing.
2 teachers and communities to use DECS This is the Schools core business. NAPLAN results to assist in setting curriculum to improve overall literacy and numeracy in Amata. 41
S3. Indigenous Young People We will work hard to show our 1 implementation of the Youth 1 Youth Connections Program to DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. successfully transition from school children how important a job is. Training Transitions National be delivered in Amata to work to work and/or further study. Partnership. with young people that have
disengaged from school to attain Year 12 or equivalent.
2 school Business Community DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly.
Partnership Brokers deliver an opportunities for young people Pl on i 2 Provide facilities and resources for 1 Application to DEEWR for funding DECS Pending resubmission will occur on young people for career mapping the construction of a Training June 4 2010: this is subject to recurrent and training. Centre under the Trade Training funding: Student and Manager ementat Centres in Schools Program. accommodation. l Imp l 2 vocational Education Training DECS Already part of the school (VET) to be made available and DFEEST curriculum offering. Loca part of the school curriculum.
TAFE currently providing Certificate ry
2 in Business and Certificate 2 in ive l
Community Service. Ongoing. e
3 direct access to DES services DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. vice D r
for school leavers to enable e successful transition from school to work.
3 Provide avenues for further 1 Utilising the Indigenous Youth DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly.
education and accelerated Mobility Program (IYMP) to support nds Remote S learning. young people aged 16–24 years to a relocate to, or make the transition APY L
to an IYMP location to undertake
post-secondary education or training.
2 Promote the Indigenous Youth DEEWR Wiltja Secondary Program has Leadership Program. DECS been well utilised by the secondary school students.
3 continued implementation of DECS Ongoing: Amata School will continue the Aboriginal Education and to employ and train as many Anangu Employment Strategy (2005–2010). staff as possible. Planning together future for Amata’s G IN OO L H SC
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Planning together future for Amata’s H AL T E H
Health
What are we aiming for? • In Anangu Pitjantjatjara SLA (Amata constitutes 15.1% of the wider 43 Anangu Pitjantjatjara SLA Indigenous figure), the most common Indigenous people: principal diagnosis for hospital separations (an episode of care) • achieve health outcomes comparable to the broader population were dialysis (39.8 per 1,000), injury and poisoning (5.9 per 1,000) Palupurunypatu tjungu ngaranytjaku pikawiya pukulpa and diseases of the respiratory system (5.4 per 1,000).
• have ready access to suitable and culturally inclusive primary • In Anangu Pitjantjatjara SLA, the most common age groups for health and preventative services total ambulatory care sensitive conditions for the Indigenous Uti clinic-a palya ngarama pikatjara tjutaku — ngangkari tjuta population were 50-64 years (51.6 per 1,000). The most common an
kulu-kulu age group for total ambulatory care sensitive conditions for the Pl total population was also 50-64 years (30.3 per 1,000). on
• remain healthy and free of preventable disease i Pikawiya kunpu pukulpa nyinama • A nangu Pitjantjatjara SLA were hospitalised for diseases associated with poor environmental health at a rate of 1.5 Health Building Block demonstrates: ementat
per 1,000. l • The local Nganampa Health Council provides a range of health
• Nganampa Health clinic reported that dogs were a health risk Imp services to Amata residents and visitors. Three registered nurses l in the community. The excessive number of dogs, their poor and three Aboriginal Health Workers provide medical assistance
malnourished condition, and volume of faeces are a particular Loca 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Clinic nurses attend to
risk to children in relation to skin disease and worm infestations. ry approximately 60 patients daily.
Dogs are associated with the continued spreading of scabies, ive l • A variety of health specialists (audiologists, pediatricians, particularly among children. e optometrist and dentist) visit the clinic throughout the year. A GP • Overcrowding in homes is having an effect on environmental visits the clinic two days every fortnight. vice D r
health. e • Amata does not have X-ray or dialysis equipment and • The SA Department of Families and Communities has established have recently introduced an electronic patient information four Independent Living Units (ILU). They are provided for elderly management system people who are independent and do not require care. The Amata • An Indigenous male born today is likely to die at just 67 years of
ILU is derelict; however there is a specialist care/respite facility at nds Remote S age, and an Indigenous female at 73 years. Pukatja. Nganampa Health provides an Aged Care facility for the a Amata community.
• Compared to non-Indigenous infants, the Indigenous infant APY L
mortality rate in 1991 was 4 times the non-Indigenous rate. By • The high rate of hospitalisation for assault and alcohol-related 2008, the rate was three times as high. The gap in child mortality conditions would indicate that, along with many remote Indigenous indicates that Indigenous children are twice more likely to die communities, mental health issues are important in Amata. before the age of five than non-Indigenous children. • The prevalence of alcohol and drug problems in the community is • In the period 2002–2006, the overall (age standardised) mortality a major complaint among community members. The reduction in rate for Indigenous people was around twice the non-Indigenous the rate of petrol sniffing has been correlated with an increase of rate. The gap in rates between Indigenous and non-Indigenous marijuana use. people is greatest in age group 25–64, where the mortality rate • Public health initiatives appear to be not having the desired effect for Indigenous people are 4–6 times higher than for non- with high rates of tobacco use and unhealthy eating habits as Indigenous Australians. continuing problems affecting community health. Planning together future for Amata’s H AL T E H
We want our people being healthy and to live long lives. We will look after old people 44 and make sure they get breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will teach people ways of better hygiene and wash our clothes and bedding regularly. We want to see programs in the school and the community teaching about health so that people can learn what to do. We will keep our dogs healthy and keep their numbers down. Our housing and yards will be kept an
Pl clean and rubbish places in the front of houses for collection. We would like to see more on i disability access friendly places in the community and programs to address mental health. ementat l Amata community statement 2010 Imp l Loca ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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H1. Indigenous people achieve We will work with the clinic staff to 1 develop partnerships for 1 Promote existing health services SA Health Discussion with Nganampa Health health outcomes comparable to help manage our health. protocols in obtaining better throughout the community. Councilto occur. the broader population. health service delivery. 2 improve systems such as DoHA Best practice on accreditation leadership development, SA Health guidelines already developed development of best practice and distributed. guidelines for Aboriginal health DoHA to provide funds to Nganampa interventions and improving use Health Council to improve and of new information technologies upgrade information technology to disseminate best practice and for improved networking, both within enhance information sharing and between services and better access to the internet; more reliable systems and better equipment until 2013.
3 increase inter-sectoral DoHA DoHA attends and participates in collaboration such as sustainable SA Health SA Aboriginal Health Partnership 45 consultative mechanisms, meetings. participatory structures, working SA Health and DoHA to investigate groups, data collection and support for Anangu Remote Health sharing strategic alliances to Alliance or equivalent community enable effective partnerships with engagement mechanism. key health sectors, organisations and community.
2 develop a cross agency/cross 1 develop and implement a plan for DoHA Central Australian Renal study is due an Pl border and community response managing dialysis patients. SA Health to be completed end of 2010. on that recognises the need for i Consider the recommendations that people to receive dialysis as close will emanate from the May 2010 joint as possible to their community. study (commissioned by the Federal ementat Minister Health, Rural and Regional l Health Services Delivery) into the Imp delivery of treatment for kidney l disease among Indigenous people who live in remote communities in Loca
Central Australia. ry ive l
Through the Tri-State Agreement e (South Australian, Northern Territory and Western Australian Governments) vice D
apply the recommendations for the r short and long term management e of renal patients (including patient and family movements, increasing services and considering the merits of co-locating renal services with nds Remote S
health clinics). a
3 implement a framework to better 1 develop a mental health plan SA Health Country Health has completed a APY L
address mental health and that will set out strategies to assist model of care for Mental Health We want Anangu to learn about substance abuse within those with mental health issues Services that will be developed for the community. and better coordinate psychiatric the community. services to the community. keeping their body healthy, doing Discussion need to occur with service providers. exercise and keeping fit. 2 establish a cross agency working SA Health To be discussed with Nganampa group to case manage identified Health Council to implement. clients with mental health issues who require assistance and support. Planning together future for Amata’s H AL T E
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3 increase psychiatric and DoHA DoHA provides 6 monthly reporting mental health nurse visits for SA Health indicating visits by psychiatric the community. provider through Medical Specialist Outreach Program.
4 nGO partnership developed DoHA Installation of audio-visual to provide psycho-social conferencing infrastructure to give rehabilitation support services access for tele-psychiatry services. to APY lands consumers. Implementation of MH Act – training and education.
5 develop treatment and responses SA Heatlh-DASSA Joint Review of the Substance Misuse for the increase use of marijuana. Centre with consideration for its use as a Wellbeing Centre.
6 Provide further resources to SA Health A plan to be developed for 46 ensure that counselling services community trauma response. for traumatic events (i.e. youth suicide) are well coordinated and implemented.
4 Prevent and respond to child 1 Recommendation 17: Alter SA Health-DASSA Joint Review of the Substance Misuse sexual abuse by implementing the protocols of the Amata Centre with consideration for its use the agreed recommendations Substance Misuse Centre to allow as a Wellbeing Centre. from the Children on Anangu children access to the drug and an
Pl Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) rehabilitation program and that Lands Commission of Inquiry – the Centre be adequately funded on i Hon.E.P.Mullighan in the long-term so as to allow appropriate services for children who require rehabilitation. ementat l 5 development of a chronic disease 1 information about chronic SA Health Discussion with Nganampa Health Imp
l management plan. disease management and Council to occur. individuals responsibilities to
Loca be made available to the
ry Amata community. ive l
e 2 Agencies involved in chronic SA Health The South Australian Aboriginal disease management regularly DoHA Health Partnership (SAAHP) meet meet to improve coordination of quarterly to discuss. vice D r
e services being improved.
6 Provide adequate aged and 1 consider the availability of DoHA Next funding round date to be set. palliative care. community aged care packages, home and community care
nds Remote S programs and respite care
a allocations. APY L
7 dental services are available on 1 consider developing a program SA Health SA Health have developed a draft
a regular basis in Amata. where community members are Aboriginal Plan that includes a review able to access an annual dental of Dental care. check up.
2 consider developing a program SA Health SA Health have developed a draft for follow up services, minor dental Aboriginal Plan that includes a review procedures and referrals are made of Dental care. for major dental procedures. Planning together future for Amata’s H AL T E
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H2. Indigenous people have ready We will participate in programs in 1 Prevent and respond to child 1 Recommendation 15: Nganampa DoHA Nganampa Health Council funded access to suitable and culturally teaching about health so people sexual abuse by implementing Health receives increased funding for an additional GP by August 2010. inclusive primary health and will learn what to do. the recommendations from the so that the number of general Funding of this recommendation preventatative services. Children on Anangu Pitjantjatjara medical practitioners based does not include endorsement of the Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands on the Lands can meet the ratio of doctors to patients referred to. Commission of Inquiry – professionally accepted ratio of Hon.E.P.Mullighan. doctors to patients*.
that the increased funding to Nganampa enables medical practitioners and nurses to receive salary and financial incentives sufficient to recruit such staff and retain them in service on the Lands.
2 Provide appropriate resources to 1 increase visits from medical DoHA Medical Specialist Outreach the health sector. specialists and services. Assistance program implementation 47 plan due 15/6/2010.
6 monthly reports on occasions of services for General Practice after hours.
2 Provide additional resources and SA Health Guidelines are being developed recognise the importance of by SA Health.
traditional medicine approaches. an Pl
3 Build IT capacity of Aboriginal DoHA DoHA to provide funds to Nganampa on i Community Controlled Health Health Council to improve and Organisation. upgrade information technology for improved networking, both within ementat and between services and better l access to the internet; more reliable Imp systems and better equipment l until 2013. Loca
3 improve the coordination and 1 investigate the feasibility in DoHA DoHA provides funding for existing ry ive
flexibility in supplying health operating a mobile health SA Health service model, Emergency medical l services to the community. service to provide health and support available through the Flying e medical services (including Doctor service.
dialysis) to surrounding homeland vice D
Consider the recommendations that r communities. e will emanate from the May 2010 joint study (commissioned by the Federal Minister Health, Rural and Regional Health Services Delivery) into the delivery of treatment for kidney nds Remote S
disease among Indigenous people a who live in remote communities in
Central Australia APY L
2 Reconsider current aged care DoHA 6 – monthly reports from the Tjilpiku services and programs in the Panpaku Ngura Centre. community and develop more productive ways to engage with the Tjilpiku Pampaku Ngura Centre in Pukatja.
3 improve access to health services SA Health Review of Patient Assistance outside of Amata, arranging Transport Scheme (PATS) across transport to specialist services.. Country Health. Planning together future for Amata’s H AL T E
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4 consider case management SA Health Discussion to be held with plans and approaches for patients Nganampa Health Council regarding moving between local and this approach. regional services.
H3. Indigenous people remain We will regularly wash clothing 1 Address environmental health 1 ensure that the Amata landfill DPC-AARD Regional waste management healthy and free of preventable and blankets. problems in the community; in site is licensed in accordance EPA strategies have been developed. disease. particular manage waste in a with regulations as set out in the Implementation of the strategies We will clean our houses and sustainable way for the benefit of Environmental Protection Act requires funding. AARD is currently yards and put rubbish out the current and future generations. and that a LandfillE nvironment discussing this issue with State and front for collection. Management Plan is developed. Australian Government agencies. We will keep our dogs healthy (apc environmental management APC consultants (through Zero Waste and keep their numbers down. report interim recommendations.) SA) are completing a Regional Waste Management Implementation Strategy and Implementation Plan for APY Lands. This report will be 48 completed at the end of June 2010 with actions addressed in the following months in consultation with relevant agencies.
2 Ban burning landfill sites and DPC-AARD To be actioned through the Regional construct new landfill cells. Waste Management Strategy. This will EPA Ensure that the landfill is fenced include the development of sound appropriately and source waste management principles. an separations are provided. Pl (apc environmental management on
i report interim recommendations.)
3 identify, in consultation with DPC-AARD Assessments are being undertaken
ementat the Amata Community Council for suitable sites in consultation with l appropriate locations for new EPA, health agencies, DWLBC and
Imp landfill management areas. the community. l
Loca 2 encourage residents to be more 1 improve the management of DPC-AARD Current program through FaHCSIA responsible and aware of waste waste within the community by FaHCSIA – service provider Regional Anangu ry management principles. supplying each house at least two Services (RAS). ive l
e mobile garbage bins for waste Trial currently being undertaken collection. to improve waste management. (apc environmental management
vice D These trials include disposal of car
r report interim recommendations.) e bodies, containers, car stripping and recycling waste material.
The success of the trials undertaken in other communities is to be recorded in the final Regional nds Remote S
a waste Management Strategy and Implementation Plan and will be
APY L actioned by the current contractor
(RAS).
2 develop a monthly ‘big rubbish’ FaHCSIA In current contract with Regionlal collection scheme each month Anangu Services. with adequate publicity and promotion. (apc environmental management report interim recommendations.) Planning together future for Amata’s H AL T E
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3 ensure that all premises in the FaHCSIA Through FaHCSIA contract with community including households, DPC-AARD Regional Anangu Services waste is school, clinic, store, art centre collected from households. and family centre be included The waste management trial is also in the regular scheduled rubbish considering ‘big rubbish’ collection. collection. (apc environmental management report interim recommendations)
4 develop a community waste DPC-AARD A regional waste management management plan that identifies Zero Waste SA and implementation plan has waste collection procedures, been developed. training needs for waste collection, landfill management and resource recovery and recycling initiatives. (apc environmental management report interim recommendations) 49 5 Provide bin stands to all bins DPC-AARD The success of the trials undertaken in public areas and schools to Zero Waste SA in other communities is to be reduce the likelihood of the bins recorded in the final Regional being knocked over and thus Waste Management Strategy and distributing rubbish throughout Implementation Plan and will be the community. actioned by the current contractor (RAS). an
6 explore the feasibility in FaHCSIA Ongoing program in place for the Pl
developing a removal of old, regular removal of old, abandoned on i abandoned and disused cars and disused cars by RAS. program in conjunction with scrap and metal agents in Alice Springs. ementat l 7 encourage residents to clean FaHCSIA Ongoing hard waste removal Imp up yards and remove oversize program established through l materials to the landfill on a Regional Anangu Services. regular basis. Loca ry ive
8 implement a resource recovery DPC-AARD DPC-AARD to provide progress report l and separation program through Zero Waste SA by January 2011. e the introduction of a deposit
scheme to control beverage vice D r container litter problem. e
9 develop an education strategy DPC-AARD DPC-AARD to provide progress report to inform school students in the Zero Waste SA by January 2011. importance in recycling. nds Remote S a 10 Implement a community FaHCSIA Currently negotiating with RAS for awareness and education the regular removal of rubbish in APY L
program with the community to public areas. coordinate regular community clean-up days to pick up litter and rubbish in public areas.
3 ensure that other environmental 1 employ an Environmental Health SA Health Currently recruiting an Environmental health issues are adequately and Waste Management Officer Health Officer. addressed in the community. to work with the community to address issues and develop a framework for managing environmental health issues and concerns. Planning together future for Amata’s H AL T E
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2 develop a comprehensive SA Health This will occur once Environmental Community Environmental Health Officer has been employed. Management Health Plan.
3 initiate an animal management Health SA Discussion with Nganampa Health and pest control strategy to Council to occur. address health and environmental issues associated with the overpopulation of dogs, feral horses, camels, donkeys and vermin.
4 improve landscaping throughout FaHCSIA Each community to be provided public areas and implement with landscaping budget for regular dust control measures. projects to be decided and 50 prioritised by the community. 5 explore water system deficiencies DPC-AARD A contract for bore drilling has been including the salty taste of water, let and work will commence in June bore casing issues, volume and 2010. This will include pump testing pressure to meet peak demands and water sampling to determine and the overuse of water by improvements of water supply the community. including possible pre-treatment.
6 Review the water quality including SA Water Monitoring and review is regularly
an microbiological and chemical DPC-AARD undertaken by SA Water Corporation Pl analysis quarterly an annually. to ensure water quality meets
on drinking and aesthetic guidelines. i
7 Undertake a proactive SA Water Monitoring and review is regularly maintenance plan for the DPC-AARD undertaken by SA Water Corporation ementat l reticulation of sewage. to ensure that the systems meet the
Imp required standards. l
8 ensure that washing machines are DFC-Housing SA Housing SA is awaiting confirmation Loca incorporated in the new homes FaHCSIA of funding availability from FaHCSIA ry that are being built as per the for washing machines. If funding ive
l Remote Housing NP. is available, milestones will be in e accordance with the completion of new houses. vice D r e 9 Provide further support to the FaHCSIA DoHA undertakes an assessment South Australian National Football DoHA of Indigenous sport and recreation League’s multi-sport initiative to program applications., DoHA notify encourage community members applicants of the results in June 2010. to be active and involved in sport. nds Remote S a 10 Develop and implement SA Health DoHA report on allocations of
APY L preventative health campaigns Indigenous Chronic Disease
and education on smoking, Resources by December 2010. diabetes, substance abuse, DoHA to continue to fund a nutrition and healthy living, healthy nutritionist on APY Lands. lifestyles and maintaining a healthy home. Discussion with Nganampa Health Council to occur.
11 Encourage community members SA Health Discussion with Nganampa Health to undertake instruction in a First Council to occur. Aid certificate. Discussions with Red Cross to occur. Planning together future for Amata’s H AL T E
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12 Provide regular opportunities DoHA Funding from DoHA to Nganampa for the community to undertake Health to provide regular health health checks. checks.
13 Provide fitness programs geared DoHA Organisation submits an Indigenous around the swimming pool; Sport and Recreation round including aqua aerobics and application to DoHA held in swimming to improve fitness. December each year.
14 Installation of a disability hoist at FaHCSIA-ICIS Funding Proposal Funding Agreement issues and the Amata Community Centre DECS signed. Work to be completed by late December 2010.
4 Prevent and respond to child 1 Recommendation 24: Policies DoHA Biannual report to South Australian sexual abuse by implementing and guidelines are developed Government Cabinet – Mullighan the recommendations from the that address mandatory Taskforce. Children on Anangu Pitjantjatjara reporting of any activity that Annual report to South Australian 51 Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands may indicate sexual activity of Parliament – Mullighan Taskforce. Commission of Inquiry – children, including STIs, requests for Hon.E.P.Mullighan. contraception, injuries as well as underage pregnancy.
5 Provide and encourage 1 improve access to a healthy food DoHA A new regional body is being formed healthy eating alternatives supply and establish and improve to manage Stores that are signed up for the community. standards for the purchase of food to the Mai Wiru program.
in the store as per the Remote an Indigenous Stores and Takeaways Pl
Project and Mai Wiru Regional on i Stores policy.
2 Amata Community Store to DoHA DoHA to continue to provide funding ementat adhere to the Mai Wiru Regional for a nutritionist and provide 6 l
Stores policy, including the monthly reports. Imp promotion of healthy eating and l food preparation in the home, grocery management and the Loca adoption of the Food Card. ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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Planning together future for Amata’s omes y h H T AL E H Healthy Homes
What are we aiming for? • House hold garbage collection is satisfactory; with each home 53 household having a wheelie bin which is collected on a weekly • Indigenous children’s living environments are healthy basis. Excessive litter is a major issue. Council indicated that Tjitji tjutaku ngura wiru kanyinma there is currently insufficient staffing to effectively remove litter • Indigenous families live in appropriate housing with access to all and keep the community tidy. The landfill facility requires a basic utilities major upgrade. Uti walytjapiti wali wirungka winkitjara nyinama • House yards and public areas are poorly maintained with
• People have improved housing amenity and reduced extreme litter and no landscaping, gardens or public amenities. an Pl overcrowding, particularly in remote areas and discrete
• Amata has access to reliable and safe power, water supplies and on i communities a sewerage system. ETSA Utilities installs, operates and maintains Uti nyuntu wali kutjungka-kutjungka mankurpa nyinama the power supply, with each home separately metered. The ementat • Indigenous people have the same housing opportunities as electricity supply meets the needs of the community. l
other people Imp
• There is no reticulated gas supply to the community, however a l Palupurunypatu uti kaamantangku wali kutju-kutju ungama few buildings have their own bottled gas supply installed.
ananguku ngurangka Loca
• Internet is not available to community houses and no mobile ry Healthy Homes Building Block demonstrates: services are available at the community. ive l e • 55% of dwellings were identified in the census data as being • All occupied dwellings are connected to the water supply. Each overcrowded.
household pays a uniform amount for water. The estimated vice D r e • The forecast completion of new dwellings for Amata in 2009–10 daily consumption is 400 litres per person per day. There are is a total of 19 new houses and 29 refurbishments. deficiencies in both volume and head pressure, particularly in summer and the water has a salty taste which could have longer • There is a need for additional visitor accommodation. term health implications. nds Remote S
• Amata has a Family and Home Maker Centre. The Homemaker • SA Water believes that a fourth bore is required to meet peak a program aims at improving the safety and well-being of Anangu demands. APY L
children and youth by helping parents create a safe and healthy
home environment. The program includes training in skills relating • There is currently no dedicated Housing Officer to assist with the to cleaning and maintaining a safe healthy environment and coordination of repairs and maintenance to homes. the preparation of nutritious meals, and maintaining the family • There is no ongoing program of fixing houses for better health in centre as a clean, safe place for families. Amata; these tend to be one off. • There are significant problems with dogs in the community that adversely affects the health and wellbeing of the residents. Planning together future for Amata’s omes y h H T AL E H
We will support the Family Centre’s clean and tidy houses program. We require 54 more homes in the community and we want to make sure that everyone has a house and that crowding is reduced. We will work with SA Housing and the Australian Government to plan and build the best new houses for Amata. We
an will follow and apply Amata’s housing allocation policy and ensure that the houses Pl on i are kept clean and tidy. ementat
l Amata community statement 2010 Imp l Loca ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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& Community Commitment H T AL HH1. Indigenous children’s living We will support Home Living 1 Agencies to work collaboratively 1 Amata Community members DFC-Housing SA Program to commence July 2010. E H environments are healthy. Skills program. with the community to improve that receive refurbished and new Progress report monthly to RIH NP living environments. houses to undertake the Home Joint Steering Committee. Living Skills Program.
2 the Home Living Skills Program DFC-Housing SA Program to commence July 2010. to develop and implement Progress report monthly to RIH NP programs aided at maintaining Joint Steering Committee. a healthy home.
3 Regular and scheduled collection FaHCSIA Ongoing. and removal of household waste.
4 development of an educational DECS DECS to provide progress report by program for children around January 2011. healthy home practices. 55 HH2. Indigenous families live in We want to make sure everyone 1 implementation of the Remote 1 Build 30 new houses over 3 years to DFC-Housing SA Works to follow 3 year capital appropriate housing with access to has a house that that overcrowding Indigenous Housing National 2011–2012 works plan. all basic utilities, and people have is reduced. Partnership. Progress report monthly to RIH NP. improved amenity and reduced Joint Steering Committee. overcrowding, particularly in remote areas and discrete 2 Refurbish 40 existing houses over 3 DFC-Housing SA Works to follow 3 year capital communities. years to 2011–2012. works plan. Progress report monthly to RIH NP.
Joint Steering Committee. an Pl on
2 improve regulatory framework for 1 Apply the regulatory framework DTEI DPC to initiate discussions with DTEI i utilities being provided. for basic utilities of water, sewage, SA WATER and SA Water to discuss this action. electricity and telephone
including formal methods of ementat cost recovery. l Imp l 3 Plan for future housing and utility 1 develop a Land Use Plan in Planning SA Community Structure Plan was needs of the community. conjunction with APY Executive DPC-AARD completed in 2007 with programs Loca and Traditional Owners that being developed for surveyed ry My greatest achievement is recognises and identifies the allotments and infrastructure ive
future land use and housing and requirements. l e showing my culture by cooking infrastructure requirements for the APY Lands. vice D r e food for the children. 4 Reduce overcrowding in 1 Portable resources and facilities, ROC ROC to initiate a process to develop communities by the development including cooking, showers and discussions with key agencies prior of a management plan and toilets to be made available to to 2011. utilisation of portable facilities for communities when need arises. visitor camps. nds Remote S a APY L
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H & Community Commitment T AL E HH3. Indigenous people have the We will work with Governments to 1 develop and implement new 1 All tenants for new and upgraded DFC-Housing SA Progress report monthly to RIH NP H same housing opportunities as plan and build the best new housing tenancy agreements . properties will be required to enter Joint Steering Committee. other people. for Amata. into tenancy agreements based Tenants will be signed onto tenancy on a standard Housing agreements upon allocation. We will follow and apply Amata’s SA agreement. Progress report monthly to RIH NP. housing allocation policy. Joint Steering Committee.
2 A Housing Officer is employed to DFC-Housing SA Housing Officer will be recruited assist all communities in property upon confirmation by FaHCSIA tenancy and management on of funding for construction of the APY Lands. This position will employee accommodation. provide a direct link between the community and the agencies.
2 introduce rent collection 1 establish a rental system set and DFC-Housing SA Tenants will have rent set based on arrangements. based on household income. income upon allocation. 56 Progress report monthly to RIH NP. Joint Steering Committee.
3 implement an equitable housing 1 Allocate new properties DFC-Housing SA Tenants will be allocated new houses allocation process and ensure according to agreed allocation upon completion. that housing is well maintained. policy and appropriate Progress report monthly to RIH NP. community consultation. Joint Steering Committee.
2 establish recurrent maintenance DFC-Housing SA Ongoing – procedures in place.
an services and standards (including Progress report monthly to RIH NP. Pl response timeframe standards), Joint Steering Committee.
on which will incorporate: i - Occupational Health & Safety Issues - ‘9 Healthy Living Practices’ ementat l guidelines - National Indigenous Housing Imp l Guide 3rd Edition
Loca 3 develop, implement and monitor DFC-Housing SA Ongoing – procedures in place. ry a property maintenance schedule Progress report monthly to RIH NP. ive
l and reporting process for work Joint Steering Committee. e required.
vice D 4 implement post occupancy DFC-Housing SA Upon completion of new builds. r e inspections for new builds and pre- Progress report monthly to RIH NP. vacancy inspections to identify Joint Steering Committee. maintenance issues.
5 establish maintenance complaint DFC-Housing SA Progress report monthly to RIH NP. nds Remote S process. Tenants to report Joint Steering Committee. a maintenance requests in a timely manner. APY L
4 Provide tenancy support services. 1 Living Skills training will be DFC-Housing SA Program to commence July 2010. provided through the Homes Progress report monthly to RIH NP. Living Skills Program which aims Joint Steering Committee. to assist families to create a safe and healthy home environment by providing skills in house cleaning, reporting maintenance, personal hygiene and access to budgeting and money management. Planning together future for Amata’s omes y h H T AL E H
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58 an Pl on i ementat l Imp l Loca ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
Planning together future for Amata’s nities u omm e C Saf Safe Communities
What are we aiming for? • Public order offences have reduced dramatically from 429 59 offences in 2004 to 35 in 2008. • Alcohol and substance abuse among Indigenous people is addressed • Whilst the number of offences in almost all categories has Uwankara pukulpa nyinama, wama wiya, ukiri wiya, kutjupa- declined over the 5 years, ‘offences against property’ and law kutjupa kura wiya 3726 Part Alcohol’ offences remained relatively stable from 2004 to 2008. • Indigenous children and parents are afforded basic protective security from violence and neglect • The offence categories where offenders were most likely to re- an
Mama-ngunytjungku, or wamatjangku, pika pungkunyangka offend within 12 months of their first offence are offences against Pl
alpamilanma wantinytjawiyangku good order and APY Substance and Alcohol by-law offences. on i
• During the period 2004 to 2008, there were a total of 66 breaches of domestic violence restraining orders.
Safer Communities Building Block demonstrates: ementat l
• A new police complex is now operational with 4 (permanent • Child protection data reveals that there were less than 5 Imp l fulltime) staff; with two on call 24 hours a day at anytime. substantiated notifications for Indigenous children aged 0-16
years between 2003-04 and 2006-07. This number increased Loca • Amata has access to a Community Safety Project Officer and
substantially to 14 in 2007-08. ry has a community safety committee that is supported by a ive l
dedicated police officer. • The reduction in the rate of petrol sniffing has been correlated e with an increase in marijuana use. The use of marijuana has • Amata has access to the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara
become a prominent substance abuse problem, particularly vice D r Yankunytjatjara Family Violence Service that provides a family among the young. e violence prevention service. • There are no emergency services preparedness for fire (building • Amata has a Substance Misuse facility that is managed or bushfire), rescue or flood, or for planning and preparation for by DASSA. any emergency. nds Remote S a • The Department of Families and Communities (DFC) funds • There is no Country Fire Service (CFS) or SES in Amata. youth programs in Amata to divert youth from crime issues. A APY L
Youth Worker resides in Amata to engage youth in youth base • Vandalism is a problem to street lighting. Advice from residents programmes, including school holiday initiatives to discourage suggested that around 90% of the streetlights were working at young people from anti-social behaviour. the time of the audit.
• The total number of offences in Amata has decreased • There is no mobile phone coverage at Amata. incrementally each year from 2004 to 2008; from 896 total • The poor condition of the access roads leading to Amata and recorded incidents in 2004 to 154 in 2008. to other places is a road safety issue. • The most significant drop in recorded offences occurred in 2005 when 460 offences were recorded – almost half the number recorded in 2004. Planning together future for Amata’s nities u omm e C Saf
We want Amata to be a safe place where there is no alcohol, ganja and 60 petrol sniffing. We will be held accountable for alcohol and substance abuse and support the SA Police’s safe communities program. We will spend money on our children and not on gambling. We will work together an
Pl with police and encourage community members to sit down and have a talk on i with police. We want a night patrol program to make Amata safer for our ementat l women and children and need parents to look after their children, especially Imp l at night. Loca ry ive l
e Amata community statement 2010 vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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SC1. Alcohol and substance We will work with the Governments 1 that a range of treatment and 1 outreach services continue to SA Health-DASSA Joint Review of the Substance Misuse e C abuse among Indigenous people and the school and TAFE to educate rehabilitation programs for those assess, treat and rehabilitate Centre with consideration for its use Saf is addressed. family members, men and women experiencing problems caused by people who misuse petrol, as a Wellbeing Centre. about Alcohol and substance abuse. substance misuse are available. alcohol, cannabis and other substances. There will be no alcohol, no gunja and no petrol sniffing at Amata. 2 encourage the residents of Amata SA Health-DASSA Joint Review of the Substance Misuse We will be held accountable for to access prevention, diversion Centre with consideration for its use alcohol and substance abuse. and treatment programs to as a Wellbeing Centre. address substance abuse matters.
3 that the protocols of the Amata SA Health-DASSA Joint Review of the Substance Misuse Substance Misuse Centre be Centre with consideration for its use altered to allow children access as a Wellbeing Centre. to the drug and rehabilitation program. 61 4 Undertake a scoping study to FaHCSIA Joint Review of the Substance Misuse explore other opportunities and SA Health-DASSA Centre with consideration for its use uses of the Amata Substance as a Wellbeing Centre. Misuse Centre.
2 Prevent and respond to child 1 Recommendation 17: That the SA Health Joint Review of the Substance Misuse sexual abuse by implementing Amata Substance Misuse centre Centre with consideration for its use the recommendations from the be adequately funded in the long- as a Wellbeing Centre.
Children on Anangu Pitjantjatjara term so as to allow appropriate an Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands services for children who require Pl
Commission of Inquiry – rehabilitation. on i Hon.E.P.Mullighan.
3 support initiatives and programs 1 implement the recommendations Attorney-General’s State Roundtable held November 2009, ementat that decrease the impacts of relevant to alcohol related Department and other relevant with the development of detailed l
alcohol and substance abuse in violence as articulated by the justice agencies. proposals occurring between Imp the community. Indigenous Community Safety November 2009 – April 2010. l National Roundtable 2009. Endorsement of proposals by the Standing Committee of Attorney- Loca General (SCAG) in May 2010. The ry ive
endorsement of proposals by the l Ministerial Council for Police & e Emergency Management (MCPEMP)
and the Ministerial Council for vice D r Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders e Affairs (MCATSIA) second half of 2010. Implementation of proposals will be subject to, and following, I want to see Amata as a safe endorsement by SCAG, MCPEMP and MCATSIA. nds Remote S a community for kids and my little 2 develop partnership FaHCSIA On-going. APY L
arrangements with the Substance Partnership arrangement is in place. Abuse Intelligence Desk (SAID) A detection strategy to detect drug girl to grow up in. to help coordinate covert and and alcohol has been operating overt operations in Amata to under the Substance Abuse disrupt drug supplies and increase Intelligence Desk (SAID) since 2009. apprehensions in the community. Prior to that it was conducted under Operation Midrealm. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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e C 3 develop a comprehensive SA Health-DASSA SAPOL has increased the number strategy to increase the SAPOL of police officers in the Amata Saf apprehension of the growing use community to four full time positions of marijuana in the community. since 20/2/10. These officers will be supported by Community Constables and other police resources on a needs basis to detect the use of marijuana in the community.
A detection strategy to detect drug and alcohol has been operating under the Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk (SAID) since 2009. Prior to that it was conducted under Operation Midrealm.
The SAID desk has been funded for another 12 months and will provide 62 valuable intelligence and liaison in relation to this matter for the next 12 months.
Specific operations with specialist resources will continue to identify drug growers and supplies to the APY lands in general and the Amata Community. These operations will
an be ongoing. Pl Legislation introduced in 2009 now on i provides SAPOL with the ability to authorise an area as a drug transit route. This enables the Officer in ementat
l Charge of the Local Service Area to declare an area under the Imp
l Controlled Substances Act, which enables police to stop vehicles.
Loca This strategy will be considered to ry address the problems of cannabis ive
l use in Amata. e No completion date as this is an ongoing action. vice D r e 4 develop a collaborative SA Health-DASSA Joint Review of the Substance Misuse approach with a range of Centre with consideration for its use agencies in developing a suite of as a Wellbeing Centre. programs to address emerging substance abuse problems. nds Remote S a
5 encourage agencies and FaHCSIA CAPSSU have developed a reporting APY L
community members to report CAPSSU mechanism for GBMs and agencies
outbreaks of petrol sniffing and to report substance abuse. other solvent abuse to the Central Australian Petrol Sniffing Strategy Unit (CAPSSU). Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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6 ensure that the APY Land Rights SAPOL A strategy to detect alcohol and e C Act bylaw that articulates drugs has been operating under the Saf that alcohol is banned from Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk the community is enforced by (SAID) since 2009. This strategy will agencies and the community. continue to provide intelligence on alcohol and drug suppliers. Federal funding has been provided for a further 12 months. This will lead to greater sharing of intelligence between the community and local police.
A licensing accord has been established for licenses premises on the Stuart Highway.
All licensed premises have signed the accord and now keep a register of bulk alcohol purchases, and have 63 undertaken to advise police if they think that the alcohol is bound for the APY Lands.
A review of enforcement strategies, particularly at Coober Pedy, has occurred and referred to Licensing Enforcement Branch. They have
been asked to consider existing and an other strategies to prevent alcohol Pl on
entering the Lands. i
No completion date as this matter is ongoing. ementat l 4 develop a comprehensive 1 investigate funding opportunities Attorney-Generals Department – ROC in consultation with staff from Imp
emergency management plan to implement an emergency Australian Government AGD to ascertain details of National l that involves consultation with management procedure as Emergency Management Funding for
the community and emergency per the National Emergency Amata in 2011. Loca
service agencies. Management Strategy for Remote ry
Indigenous Communities. ive l e 2 in consultation with the SAFECOM Plan to commence community community and relevant engagement process with the vice D r
agencies develop an emergency community and relevant agencies e management plan and an in August 2010. associated communication strategy to educate the community about the plan. nds Remote S 3 develop a trained SES and CFS SAFECOM Plan to commence discussing a Emergency Unit in the community. the action and engaging with the APY L
community and relevant agencies
in August 2010.
Meetings with SES and CFS planned to occur in July 2010.
4 Undertake an audit and asset SAFECOM Plan to commence community register of emergency service engagement process with the equipment. community and relevant agencies in August 2010. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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e C 5 educate the community SAFECOM Plan to commence community about fire safety and develop engagement process with the Saf a communication campaign community and relevant agencies in concerning fire prevention and August 2010. safety hazards.
6 enforce fire break lines and SAFECOM Plan to commence community controlled burning around engagement process with the community boundaries. community and relevant agencies in August 2010.
7 ensure that fire mitigation and SAFECOM Undertake action after community equipment is suffice; including engagement process in August 2010. reviewing water pressure for fire fighting purposes, the condition of fire hose reels and safety latch 64 systems on all windows and door frames.
8 develop and implement SAFECOM Plan to commence community an emergency management engagement process with the education curriculum for the community and relevant agencies school that incorporates in August 2010. bushfire, smoke alarm and Develop curriculum in late 2010 with flood safe programs. roll-out to occur in 2011. an Pl 9 implement a flood and SAFECOM Plan to commence community on i evacuation mitigation program engagement process with the for the community. community and relevant agencies in August 2010. ementat l 10 Review lifeguard qualifications SAFECOM Plan to commence community Imp
l for those associated with the engagement process with the community swimming pool. community and relevant agencies
Loca in August 2010. ry
ive 11 Develop protocols for the SAFECOM Plan to commence community l
e community when contacting engagement process with the emergency services; in particular community and relevant agencies police and ambulance services. in August 2010. vice D r e 12 Investigate the feasibility in SAPOL to raise with SAGRN Board Action to be re-examined before adopting the government radio December 2010. network made available to emergency services and other
nds Remote S relevant government agencies on
a the APY Lands. APY L
13 Purchase an Exportable PA Unit to FaHCSIA-ICSI Proposal Funding submission has been
be used by the PYKu Centre and completed and signed. The Community Safety Officer. equipment will be purchased in July 2010. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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5 improve road safety measures and 1 Undertake regular road audits DPC-AARD Memorandum of Understanding e C conditions of the access roads to ascertain the state of the roads (MoU) between DPC, AARD and DTEI Saf to Amata including all weather as a way to improve access to is in place. The MoU stipulates for access to the airstrip. the community by emergency regular audits to be undertaken. services. Road conditions are regularly monitored and construction of maintenance work is undertaken by DTEI.
2 ensure that the roads are DPC-AARD in liaison with DTEI Road conditions are regularly adequately maintained to ensure monitored and construction of that emergency vehicle access is maintenance work is undertaken not impinged. by DTEI.
DTEI works under the MoU for DPC- AARD to manage the ‘main’ road network, some 2000km. 65 DTEI has established a road maintenance contract on behalf of DPC-AARD (the Principle) to maintain the road network over three years.
DTEI is aware of the issues regarding emergency access and the needs to ensure the road from community to
airstrips are maintained to a higher an
standard. Pl on i 3 seek community advice around SAFECOM Plan to commence community the cultural sensitivities associated engagement process with the for the potential to recruit community and relevant agencies ementat
community volunteers in the in August 2010. l development of a road accident Imp crash rescue unit. l
4 explore funding streams to DPC-AARD in liaison with DTEI AARD is actively seeking Loca
improve road safety such as the opportunities for additional funding ry
‘Roads to Recovery’ and ‘Black to improve roads. ive l Spot’ programs. e DTEI has assisted in seeking Black Spot funding to undertake road vice D
safety initiatives. r e
5 erect road signage and traffic DPC-AARD in liaison with DTEI DTEI works under the MoU for calming devices (speed humps DPC-AARD. etc) in identified built up areas DTEI has installed traffic control within the community. Source devices within communities and on nds Remote S
appropriate funding in order a the main road. for these measures to be
implemented. DTEI has assisted the APY Executive APY L
seek Australian Government Roads to Recovery funding.
6 erect bollards around community DPC-AARD in liaison with DTEI DTEI can arrange to install bollards facilities to control access, parking around community facilities if and improve pedestrian safety. requested by DPC-AARD. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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e C 7 establish an education campaign SAPOL Road safety is everyone’s and implement regular police responsibility. Saf road safety blitzes concerning SAPOL will continue to target poor or vehicle safety, including, but dangerous driving, and road related not limited to unregistered cars, legislation breaches. unlicensed drivers, poor child restraints, seat belts and Operation Macadam, which vehicle maintenance. commenced in 2009, is a police road traffic policing strategy aimed at improving the wellbeing of inhabitants by reducing road crashes. Six main risks were identified as contributing factors to road trauma. They include: non compliance with seat belt legislation, alcohol and drugs, driver fatigue, road conditions and speed. As a result, SAPOL is 66 working with DETI, Services SA, TAFE SA, Red Cross, Indigenous Fines Enforcement Section of the Courts Department and communities to improve driving behaviour. Through community consultation it was found that the best way to ensure good driving behaviour was through positive enforcement and education. an
Pl No completion date as this is an on
i ongoing action.
8 continue to support driving DFEEST TAFE SA, provides a range of
ementat school education programs, programs to communities across the l safe driving initiatives and driver APY Lands including driver education
Imp licence schemes. to schools and the broader l Aboriginal community.
Loca These programs are demand driven
ry and provided (depending on
ive resources, human and financial and l
e availability of appropriate vehicles) to Anangu on an ongoing basis.
vice D The volume of driver education r e delivered is routinely reported by TAFE SA to the wider department according to existing program reporting arrangements.
nds Remote S We will have the same rules as 1 develop community based 1 continue to support the SAPOL SAPOL is committed to work a SC2. Indigenous children and parents are afforded basic everybody which everyone will crime prevention and community development and implementation with the Amata Community stick to and be good role models safety initiatives that make of identified strategies by the Safety Committee. APY L protective security from violence
and neglect. for our children. the community feel safer and Amata Community Safety empower Anangu to participate Committee. We will spend our money on our in the solutions. children and not on gambling.
We will work together with police and encourage community members to sit down and have a talk with police.
We will participate and support the Police SA safe communities program. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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2 Police to work with the community SAPOL SAPOL has taken possession of three e C in developing a stronger rapport new police stations on the APY Lands. Saf and visual presence to encourage These include Mimili (18/12/09), the reporting of crime. Amata (20/2/10) and Ernabella (30/3/10).
SAPOL has stationed four officers in Amata, a Sergeant and three Constable/Senior Constables.
There are a total of 19 sworn officers on the APY Lands including a Detective and 2 Child and Family Violence/Crime Prevention officers Police on the APY Lands are supported by 6 officers and an ASO stationed at Marla. This will lead to a stronger rapport, 67 visual presence and increased crime reporting.
3 Police to appoint Community SAPOL There are 10 Community Constable Constables and dedicated positions on the APY lands, a number Community Liaison Officers to are currently vacant. work with the community to Key Milestone address community safety issues
Interviews are scheduled for July 2010 an deriving from the Community
with applications and registrations of Pl Safety Committee. interest exceeding vacancies. on i
4 develop a range of Crime SAPOL Crime prevention through Prevention through Environmental environment design is a specialist ementat
Design (CPTED) initiatives to help role conducted by the State Crime l prevent crime in the community. Prevention Branch. The first step in Imp This may include the increase use the process is to have SCPB members l of security lights in homes and trained in CPTED to attend the
public facilities and the redesign community and scope the issues, Loca
of public space areas to increase conduct an audit before developing ry
community safety and prevent the strategies. ive l crime. e Key Milestone This is expected to be conducted in vice D
September/October due to other r scheduled matters. e
5 Provide CPTED training to SAPOL State Crime Prevention Branch is community members so they responsible for CPTED training and are empowered to undertake conducting audits within SAPOL. nds Remote S
community safety site assessments. The training can be provided after a the initial scoping is conducted as
outlined in Action 4. APY L
6 conduct a street light audit and DPC-AARD Contractors provide a regular audit ensure that a regular routine and maintenance program for street street light maintenance program lighting and report on a weekly basis occurs to increase and maintain to AARD. a sense of community safety. Lighting audits occur weekly and include community input to identify lighting needs. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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e C 7 improve telecommunication TELSTRA ROC to initiate discussions with Telstra services, in particular mobile to explore mobile phone coverage. Saf phone coverage and the installation of a public phone in the community to increase opportunities for the community to seek emergency assistance or report crime.
8 encourage agencies and State and Commonwealth Attorney- Launch and promotion of 2011 community groups to apply for General’s Departments. program, second half of 2010. community safety based grants. Funding released to successful In particular the State Attorney- applicants, first quarter of 2011. General’s Crime Prevention Grants Programs and the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Indigenous Justice and Proceeds of Crime 68 Act funds.
9 develop appropriate resources Commissioner for Victims’ Rights Program commenced in March 2009. and implement programs to Formal launch of programs support and empower victims anticipated in August/September of crime. 2010.
Ongoing – no completion date as
an police will distribute victims’ rights
Pl information whenever an Aboriginal victim reports an offence. on i
10 Finalise and implement the DPC-AARD The finalisation of the APY Lands recommendations from the Youth Engagement – Intervention ementat l APY Lands Youth Engagement – Methodology has been superseded Intervention Methodology. by the development of the Youth Imp l Action Plan (YAP).
Loca 11 Develop a well coordinated after DFC-APY Lands Community Programs DFC APY Lands Community programs
ry school activities program for DECS Youth Workers will provide ongoing ive
l young people (especially girls) to support to ‘after school activities’ for e enrich their learning experiences. youth aged 12–24 years.
vice D 12 Develop and deliver a well DFC-APY Lands Community Programs NPYWC reports quarterly on School r e coordinated school holiday Holiday Program. activities program to keep youth NPYWC contracted to deliver school occupied in non-school time. holiday program 2010/11.
13 Development of a plan to FaHCSIA-ICSI Proposal The funding submission has been nds Remote S
a establish a youth activity area. signed by RAS. APY L
14 Recruit Youth Worker to coordinate DFC-APY Lands Community Programs DFC to employ worker by August 2010.
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15 Develop and implement ‘Blue FaHCSIA-ICSI Proposal Blue Light equipment is currently e C Light’ programs and activities for SAPOL held at Amata and Ernabella. This Saf youth, especially during weekends equipment is provided and used in all and school holiday periods – Blue APY communities on a needs basis. Light Disco Unit being purchased. The transportation on the poor roads, the dust and the heat regularly damages the equipment.
Purchase of two sound and light systems plus one PA system (for use of the Public Safety Officer). O ne system will be for use within the Mimili Aboriginal Community and the other at Amata Aboriginal Community. The purchase of these systems will greatly enhance the ability for Blue Light events to be held on the APY Lands. Blue Light SA will own the 69 equipment and oversee the care and maintenance of the equipment.
No completion date. This matter is ongoing.
Key Milestone The aim is to provide at least one Blue Light disco per month within the an
community commencing in June. Pl on 16 Develop and implement a DPC-AARD The whole of government APY Lands i whole of government APY Lands Youth Strategy has been superseded Youth Strategy that articulates by the Youth Action Plan. ementat
service provision requirements, l coordinated approaches Imp
and identifies lead agency l responsibility for the delivery
of youth services. Loca ry
17 Implement the Crime Prevention in DECS State Crime Prevention Branch is ive l Schools curriculum as a resource SAPOL responsible for the Crime Prevention e to educate young people about Education curriculum document. crime, its consequences and APY Lands police should participate vice D r
prevention. in the delivery of these programs. e
Key Milestone Training to commence within schools by July 2010. nds Remote S
18 Ensure that security lighting is DFC-Housing SA New houses have external lights fitted a installed on houses. as part of the new build program.
Progress is in line with 3 year capital APY L
works plan.
Progress report monthly to RIH NP Joint Steering Committee.
2 Prevent and respond to child 1 Recommendation 3: The programs DFC-Families SA Funding re-directed to employ 2 sexual abuse by implementing of Families SA to prevent child child protection workers and 6 social the recommendations from the sexual abuse on the Lands workers in schools. Children on Anangu Pitjantjatjara continue to receive sufficient Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands funding and, where possible, Commission of Inquiry – those programs be expanded. Hon.E.P.Mullighan. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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e C 2 Recommendation 4: Child DFC-Families SA Funding re-directed to employ 2 protection staff be placed on child protection workers and 6 social Saf the Lands to receive, access and workers in schools. respond promptly to mandatory reports concerning Anangu children.
3 Recommendation 5: Amata DFC-Families SA Recruitment and housing worker school has a dedicated social is underway. worker involved in early prevention Social Worker employed and strategies/training to help prevent currently providing service to Amata child sexual abuse and to minimise its effects in the community.
4 Recommendation 7: That SA Health CWHS have developed a proposal necessary funding is provided to CAMHS to assist children of sexual abuse 70 the required therapeutic services currently being reviewed by SA Health. to children and young people in Amata who have been sexually abused.
5 Recommendation 12: DPC-AARD The issues being addressed are Relationships with elder men in the complex and require sensitive communities are developed to treatment and the building of exercise their cultural authority in relationships of trust and open
an condemning the sexual abuse of communication. While discussions
Pl children in Amata. with the senior men’s Law and Culture
on Committee have not proceeded as i planned, there are a number of other forums and programs through which men are engaged in discussions ementat
l about their sexual conduct involving children, domestic violence, and Imp l the role of men in families and community, and the consequences
Loca of their conduct. An example of
ry such is program is the Cross-border
ive Offenders’ Program which conducts l e its programs in APY communities and provides men with opportunities to
vice D discuss the impact of violence and r
e inappropriate behaviour on their families, children and themselves.
6 Recommendation 20: DoHA This recommendation is being Nganampa develop guidelines monitored by the Mullighan Task
nds Remote S and procedures to ensure that all force and Child Protection on the a indicators of child sexual abuse APY Lands Working Group. are reported and that their health APY L
workers receive regular training
regarding their mandatory obligations.
7 Recommendation 28: Regular DPC-AARD This recommendation is being meetings of all staff of Nganampa, monitored by the Mullighan Task DFC, DECS and SA Police working force and inter-departmental on the Lands receive continuing working group. education about child care and protection. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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8 develop and implement a DFC-Families SA Agencies are raising awareness e C program to educate members of among clients and their families Saf the Amata community as to what about the primacy of keeping are inappropriate sexual conduct, children safe. and its consequences, and the Child Safe Environment training has supports which are available been provided. for victims of sexual abuse be designed and implemented. Families SA and DECs are reviewing Child Safe Environments training for Anangu.
NPYWC has developed an initiative to create awareness – ‘Speak up: Speak Against Child Sexual Abuse’ which provides educative information about child sexual abuse and avenues for reporting abuse. 71 9 Recommendation 30: Resources DFC-Families SA The South Australian Government are focused on education SAPOL is continuing to create awareness measures to better advise Health amongst children, their parents and children, their parents and carers and the broader community carers and the community on about preventing child abuse and appropriate sexual behaviours, neglect, the law and childrens the law and their rights. rights through a range of services, including hose provided by Families
SA Outreach Services, school based an social workers, DECS counsellors, Pl on
Youth programs, CAMHS services and i the Community Safety Committees established by SAPOL. ementat
The importance of community l education regarding sexual Imp
behaviours, the law and legal rights l are included as a standing item at
the community safety meetings. Loca ry
10 Recommendation 32: Organise DPC-AARD The issues being addressed are ive l meetings with men and boys in complex and require sensitive e Amata with male Anangu elders treatment and the building of and men from relevant agencies relationships of trust and open vice D r
regarding sexual conduct of communication. While discussions e men involving children and the with the senior men’s Law and Culture consequences of such conduct. Committee have not proceeded as planned, there are a number of other forums and programs through which
men are engaged in discussions nds Remote S
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the role of men in families and
community, and the consequences of their conduct. An example of such is program is the Cross-border Offenders’ Program which conducts its programs in APY communities and provides men with opportunities to discuss the impact of violence and inappropriate behaviour on their families, children and themselves. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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e C 11 develop a community education SAPOL This recommendation is being campaign on the dangers of addressed as part of the Mullighan Saf exposing children to pornography Inquiry. SAPOL has developed a and identify strategies to restrict number of strategies that include access to such material, by Operation Flint, designed to locate children in particular. pornographic material on the APY Lands.
Advising all government departments to ensure that there are appropriate filters on their computer systems to stop pornographic material being downloaded.
Key Milestone Confirmation from government departments that filters have been 72 fitted. Due date end of August 2010. 12 Recommendation 36: SAPOL Night Patrols were established on Implement a community the APY Lands, as a community assisted and police supported based initiative. night patrol that will have In October 2004, the Aboriginal people with cultural authority, (formerly APY) Lands Task Force sworn police and community approved a funding application professionals assist in the training made by SAPOL, on behalf of the of people to participate in the an APY communities, for an amount of
Pl patrols as appropriate. $163,000, to top up Commonwealth on
i funding provided for Night Patrols.
This funding allowed continuation of the program in Indulkana and ementat
l Ernabella and the establishment of a new program in Amata. Imp l The patrols were staffed by community members who received Loca initial training from SAPOL. ry
ive Community members were paid for l
e their time and a vehicle was supplied to the community.
vice D SAPOL took the initial role of lead r e agency to establish the program; however it was handed back to individual community councils through the APY Council.
Unfortunately the programs were nds Remote S
a not maintained by the communities, interest waned and vehicles supplied APY L
were misused and not maintained
Night patrols were considered a failure at the time.
SAPOL’s position is that night patrols should be owned and driven by the community.
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There needs to be further discussion e C in relation the funding, training, Saf roles and responsibilities, prior to considering night patrols further.
Key Milestone A strategic meeting to discuss the issues outlined above to be arranged by end of August 2010.
3 Provide programs and services 1 consider the recommendations DPC-AARD DFC has committed additional that respond to violence and (in particular those focused funding to: sexual assault in the community. around the concept of a safe · increase the level of support house) from NPY Women’s Council services for women and children feasibility study (Oct 2009) entitled on the APY Lands experiencing Proposed Preferred Models for family violence; Safe Accommodation Services for · improve access to transport for Women and Children from the women and children having to 73 APY Lands. leave the Lands because of family violence; · improve the services available at the Coober Pedy Safe House to meet the needs of women and children from the Lands escaping family violence.
These services will be operational an
by 1st December 2010. Direct Pl allocations of funding for these on services will begin from 20th July 2010. i Between July and December work will be done with the agencies to ementat
prepare them to deliver the services l by the deadline of 1st December. Imp l 2 Provide and facilitate community State and Commonwealth Attorney- State and Commonwealth Attorney-
education with community, General’s Departments General’s Departments to provide a Loca
police, justice, health and other progress report by January 2011. ry
relevant agencies and workers. ive l e
3 develop operational guidelines State and Commonwealth Attorney- State and Commonwealth Attorney-
with relevant organisations and General’s Departments General’s Departments to provide a vice D r
services to improve responses to progress report by January 2011. e domestic violence and sexual assault for women and children.
4 ensure that assistance and State and Commonwealth Attorney- State and Commonwealth Attorney-
advocacy for individual victims General’s Departments General’s Departments to provide a nds Remote S of domestic violence and sexual progress report by January 2011. a assault that priorities their safety APY L
within a case management framework is supplied.
5 ensure that perpetrator programs State and Commonwealth Attorney- State and Commonwealth Attorney- that address family violence, General’s Departments General’s Departments to provide a anger management and progress report by January 2011. substance misuse are resourced appropriately and delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way are delivered when required. Planning together future for Amata’s nities
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e C 6 develop a ‘Worker Safety’ DPC-AARD DPC-AARD to provide a progress program that is led by the report by January 2011. Saf community for agencies and departments who employ people in Amata.
7 develop responses to help DPC-AARD DPC-AARD to provide a progress mitigate ‘burn out’ amongst report by January 2011. program staff through regularly dealing with stress inducing occurrences of violence in the community.
8 implement compulsory All agencies DPC and ROC to initiate a forum for mandatory reporting training further discussion. (agencies have responsibility 74 under the legislation to ensure their staff have received child safe training) for people who work with children in the community.
9 Provide child safe environment All agencies DPC and ROC to initiate a forum for training for agencies and staff. further discussion.
10 Develop and implement a youth SA Health-CAMHS SA Health – CAMHS to provide a
an suicide prevention strategy across progress report by January 2011. Pl the APY Lands. on i 11 Implement programs including FaHCSIA Cross Borders Program has been mediation and conflict resolution, funded for 2010/2011. counselling, group therapy and ementat l social and emotional well-being
Imp programs as measures to help l address and cope with violence. Loca 12 Implement proactive programs DPC DPC and ROC to initiate a forum for ry including education methods ROC further discussion. ive
l targeting all age groups about e violence, communal promotion of definitions of acceptable and
vice D non-acceptable behaviours and r e the training of local violence counsellors to counter any prospects of violence.
13 Encourage the community to take DFC-Families SA DFC-Families SA to provide a progress nds Remote S a lead in developing culturally report by January 2011. a appropriate child protection services and initiatives. APY L
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14 Implement the recommendations Attorney-General’s department and Roundtable held November 2009, e C relevant to family violence as relevant justice agencies with the development of detailed Saf articulated by the Indigenous proposals occurring between Community Safety National November 2009 – April 2010. Roundtable 2009. Endorsement of proposals by the Standing Committee of Attorney- General (SCAG) in May 2010. The endorsement of proposals by the Ministerial Council for Police & Emergency Management (MCPEMP) and the Ministerial Council for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Affairs (MCATSIA) second half of 2010. Implementation of proposals will be subject to, and following, endorsement by SCAG, MCPEMP and MCATSIA. 75 15 Monitor the impact of the demand SAPOL In 2009 the Attorney‑General’s upon services and programs Department (AGD) in consultation following the implementation of with other government agencies, the Intervention Orders (Prevention including SAPOL, drafted the of Abuse) Act 2009. Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009 (the Act). The Act was assented on 10 December 2009, and while a date for an
proclamation has yet to be declared, Pl it is anticipated the legislation will on commence November 2010. i
SAPOL is currently preparing for the implementation of the new legislation ementat state wide. l Imp
Key Milestones l SAPOL and CAA are working through
the issues. They are travelling to the Loca
APY lands on the court circuit for ry
8, 9 & 10 June to examine current ive l
practices and discuss how this e legislation, particularly the Police Interim Intervention Order (PIIO) vice D
could be utilised. r e
A working party has been formed to specifically examine this process upon their return. nds Remote S a APY L
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76 an Pl on i ementat l Imp l Loca ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
Planning together future for Amata’s tion pa tici par conomic conomic E Economic Participation
What are we aiming for? Economic Participation Building Block demonstrates: 77
• The Indigenous working age population has the depth and • Amata labour force data from the 2006 census identified 77 of breadth of skills to enable effective educational, labour market the 102 employed people as CDEP participants. and social participation • Including CDEP participants as employed gives an employment Uti anangungku waakarira payamilanma kutjupa tjuta purunytju rate for 15-64 year olds of 49%. Adjusting for CDEP (counting • Indigenous people of working age participate effectively in all them as not employed), the community rate (12%) is less than sectors of the labour market a third of the national indigenous rate (42%). an
Tjunguringkula uwankara pukulpa waakarima Pl • The occupations of employed Aboriginal people in on Amata are typical of many communities across Australia i with under representation (compared to the non-indigenous population) in management and over representation in the ementat l labour occupations. Imp l • There are 3 Aboriginal people employed as managers,
none employed as technicians and trade workers or Loca
machinery operators and drivers in Amata. There are 5 male ry
and 10 female Aboriginals employed in the community and ive l personal service sectors. e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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We want young people to have choices about their future and know how 78 important it is to have a proper job. We will encourage people to work and help them to be ready for work. We understand that when people work they feel good about themselves and they can buy food and things for their an
Pl family. We would like Amata to be a thriving and sustainable community on i with work that can provide services. ementat l
Imp Amata community statement 2010 l Loca ry ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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EP1. The Indigenous working age We want young people to have 1 support existing and new 1 Provide IT and internet training DFEEST 1 implementation plan for public par population has the depth and choices about their future. approaches to provide the for community members of a internet access submitted for breadth of skills to enable effective community with the relevant skills working age. DBCDE approval by August 2010. We want young people to know what educational, labour market and to participate effectively in the Program on-going to June 2013. jobs are and how important they are. social participations. employment/training sphere. conomic 2 Provision of free public access to E We will show people how to do jobs. computers and the internet. We will encourage people to work 3 development of targeted digital and help them be ready for work. program for Aboriginal people as part of public internet access program by June 2011.
4 Access to Outback Connect online community training program – ongoing.
2 develop and implement training DFEEST Support provided through access programs for community members to e-banking facilities through Public 79 on interacting with financial Internet Program, commenced by institutions. December 2010.
3 develop and implement DTED ROC and DPC to initiate discussions community business training with DTED to explore this action. programs to raise overall awareness and build a sense of pride in local businesses. an Pl 4 develop and implement financial DECS Once DECS has developed on literacy programs for secondary DFEEST the financial literacy program i based school students and those Recognition of Prior Learning will be people of a working age. undertaken as part of the Certificate
2 in Business. ementat l Imp
5 conduct regular culturally DFEEST TAFE SA regional provides Certificate l appropriate ‘Basic Introduction 2 in Business across all locations.
to Business’ courses in Amata Loca
in response to requests by ry community members. ive l e 6 conduct business start up IBA Conduct workshop within 3 months workshops according to DEEWR of community individual request. vice D
community needs. Activity Report – 6 monthly. r e
7 continue to deliver culturally DEEWR Activity Report – 6 monthly. appropriate work readiness programs. nds Remote S
8 invest in programs that improve DEEWR Activity Report – 6 monthly. a the education and training APY L
pathways for community
I am a leader in a band and members. 9 implement a community based DEEWR Project to commence by promotional campaign to create December 2010. I’m trying to push the band to a a positive image of what work Activity Report – 6 monthly. is and the benefits of work (to better future and tour overseas. promote individual achievement). 10 Ensure that Anangu of working DEEWR Activity Report – 6 monthly. age with literacy and numeracy barriers have the opportunity to access targeted services. Planning together future for Amata’s tion
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par 2 encourage agencies to work 1 Undertake a process to engage DEEWR Engage an Economic Development together in identifying training and with community to scope Officer to service the APY Lands by employment opportunities. possible employment and March 2011. training opportunities. These may Activity Report – 6 Monthly. conomic conomic include employment and training E opportunities in hairdressing, mechanics, tourism, consulting, cultural heritage and child care.
2 coordinate and support a DEEWR GBM to advise on process. locally based forum with those FaHCSIA agencies and services involved ROC in employment and training that meets regularly to exchange information on economic 80 participation matters. 3 ensure that existing employment DFEEST DFEEST responses through TAFE SA and training activities are Regional where appropriate and supported and that opportunities able (given resources) to support are maximised to create further opportunities for Anangu to transition sustainable employment/ into further training or employment. training prospects.
4 offer better targeted and DEEWR Activity Report – 6 monthly.
an personalised assistance
Pl and services to job seeker
on requirements. i
5 ensure that the promotion of the DFC-Housing SA DFEEST provides support in the Aboriginal workforce participation development of the training and ementat l in construction and refurbishment employment strategy. in Amata is maximised and upheld Imp
l Creation of workforce participation as per the Remote Indigenous opportunities is ongoing in line with Housing NP.
Loca capital works.
ry Commenced July 2009 and ive
l scheduled for completion in e June 2012.
Progress report monthly to RIH NP vice D
r Joint Steering Committee. e 20% employment in capital works is the target.
6 Lever business opportunities DPC-AARD Chief Executive Group Aboriginal
nds Remote S resulting from the numerous Affairs to commence actioning a National Partnerships and the economic participation strategies installation of broadband. from 16 June 2010. The Senior APY L
Officers Group Aboriginal Affairs will be responsible for implementing this and other related priorities for Amata through an integrated service development and implementation plan to commence 24 June 2010.
7 engage a construction based DFEEST Certificate 1C onstruction activity trainer/lecturer to work with FaHCSIA currently operational. identified agencies, service providers and community to help local building and small scale infrastructure programs. Planning together future for Amata’s tion
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8 Provide tourism accreditation Tourism SA ROC and DPC to initiate discussions par business mentoring, product with Tourism SA to explore this action. development and marketing support for tourism operators and
potential tourism businesses. conomic E
9 support culture based enterprises DEWHA ROC to initiate discussions with such as the Tjala Arts Centre, DEWHA to explore this action. individual artists, musicians, tourism and natural resource management.
10 Support interested Anangu ROC ROC to develop a project proposal in developing and delivering in consultation with the Community a cultural awareness training Council prior to December 2010. program specifically targeting people working with Anangu and/ 81 or travelling to the APY Lands as a business venture.
11 Develop strategies with agencies DEEWR DEEWR to convene a forum affiliated with the community with relevant agencies. service sector (eg. health, First meeting to take place by education, police) to encourage, 30 September 2010. support and increase Anangu
employment and traineeship Activity Report – 6 Monthly. an
placements in this area. Pl on i 12 Continue to deliver personalised DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. assistance and services to job seeker requirements. ementat l
13 Investigate opportunities for DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. Imp the uptake of apprentices DFEEST l Meeting with DFEEST to discuss and trainees.
reporting framework and process by Loca
31 August 2010. ry ive
DFEEST can provide (with l e appropriate resourcing) support to apprentices and trainees when there
opportunities are created. vice D r e
14 Undertake an audit of jobs DEEWR As part of the APY Lands Housing and skills in the housing and initiative C.E.G will commence a skills construction industry to help audit by September 2010. identify opportunities in the Activity Report – 6 Monthly.
community. nds Remote S a
15 Continue to deliver appropriate DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. APY L
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par EP2. Indigenous people of working We would like Amata to be a thriving 1 encourage Anangu to engage 1 develop and implement a DTED DPC and ROC to initiate discussions age participate effectively in all and sustainable community with and facilitate discussion with the mentoring program that promotes with DTED to explore this action. sectors of the labour market. work that can provide services and corporate and private sector to Indigenous role models who are that can teach people about culture, ascertain possible employment/ actively engaged in employment
conomic conomic knowledge, law and their uses. training and professional and business ownership. E development opportunities. 2 Promote the concepts of DTED DPC and ROC to initiate discussions partnership and joint ventures with with DTED to explore this action. the private and corporate sectors.
3 Promote mining opportunities DTED DPC and ROC to initiate discussions in response to the desire of the with DTED to explore this action. Traditional Owners.
4 increase the availability of DFEEST Provide input to the roll out of the internet connections throughout National Broadband Network in 82 the community and encourage the APY Lands through national people to access the internet broadband and communication to access further training, working groups and Departments employment and support in the liaison. Ongoing. private/corporate sector.
5 Provide opportunities for the Business SA DFEEST will support where private/corporate sector to have appropriate. individuals work with the Anangu
an community to provide business/ Pl enterprise ideas and provide a
on unique professional development i opportunity for the individual.
6 engage the ‘Thinkers in Residence’ DPC DPC to provide progress report by ementat l initiative to work with the Amata January 2011.
Imp community to explore economic l participation challenges and opportunities. Loca
ry 7 explore opportunities for existing DIISR Milestone 1. ive
l business enterprises in the Agreement by community (Amata/) e community to participate in that action is wanted and supported the Enterprise Connect Business by community (to be co-ordinated
vice D Review process to identify by SA Govt. r e strengths and opportunities and Milestone 2 potential areas for growth and DIISR to receive advice from Amata improvement. (Via SA Govt) as to when Enteprise Connect Business Adviser should travel to Community (for a co- nds Remote S
a ordinated approach to officers from different departments/governments APY L
travelling to these communities).
Milestone 3 Enterprise Connect – Remote Enterprise Centre Business Adviser works with Community Council to identify possible business reviews for existing organisations within the community.
Milestone 4 Business Reviews conducted and completed with recommendations for improvement/innovation. Planning together future for Amata’s tion
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8 engage a Business Advisor from DIISR Milestone 1 par the Remote Enterprise Centre to Agreement by community (Amata) visit the community to provide that action is wanted and supported advice and share personal by community (to be co-ordinated
experiences and insights as by SA Govt. conomic E a small business operator. Milestone 2 DIISR to receive advice from Amata (Via SA Govt) as to when Enteprise Connect Business Adviser should travel to Community (for a co- ordinated approach to officers from different departments/governments travelling to these communities).
Milestone 3 Enterprise Connect Remote Enterprise Centre Business Adviser meets with interested community members to 83 share personal experience of running a small business in remote Australia.
9 engage an Indigenous Economic DEEWR Engage an Economic Development Development Officer to work with Officer to service the APY Lands by emerging and existing Anangu March 2011. owned businesses and individuals Activity Report – 6 Monthly. with a focus on capacity building. an Pl 10 Continue to develop the emerging DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. on pastoral and land management i industries. ementat 2 support existing and new 1 Agencies to commit to the DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. l initiatives that maximise transition measures identified in the APY Imp and retention opportunities for Lands Recruitment and Retention l people of a working age. strategy. Loca
2 Resource Officers are employed FaHCSIA Funding has been approved and ry ive
to support CDEP participants and officers are engaged. l their families in Amata. e
3 Youth targeted strategies are DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. vice D r developed to promote the e successful transition from school to work and apprenticeships.
4 examine ways to improve Centrelink ROC to initiate discussions with
Centrelink transactional and case Centrelink to explore this action. nds Remote S a management services. APY L
5 All DEEWR funded activities in DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. communities should utilise DASSA services to assist with drug and alcohol issues.
6 explore options with Fair Work DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. Australia to work with employers Fair Work Australia of Anangu workers to adopt and implement flexible work principles and practices. Planning together future for Amata’s tion
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par 7 ensure Anangu with disabilities DEEWR DEEWR to consult with DoHA by are able to access appropriate 31 August 2010. medical information to support a job capacity assessment to ensure
conomic conomic correct employment program E streaming.
8 Provide skills training and further DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. education opportunities for 15–19 year olds including support from the Youth Connections program.
9 employers and funding bodies to DEEWR DEEWR to ensure that IEP contracts commit to the measures identified commit employers to take part in the in the APY Lands Recruitment and retention strategy. 84 Retention Strategy. 3 Work experience opportunities 1 Government agencies provide DECS DECS to provide a progress report by are developed and offered to opportunities for school students January 2011. school students and people of to undertake work experience. a working age. 2 Agencies that have an investment DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. in Amata provide opportunities for people of a working age to undertake work experience. an
Pl 3 Government agencies based in BoM BoM to place this action on the on
i Adelaide mentor on a regular agenda for discussion in August 2010. basis Wiltja students to increase their employment and career pathway. ementat l
Imp 4 GBM and AEOs in Amata provide ROC ROC to develop support mechanisms l an opportunity to mentor local and a project brief late in 2010 for the people of a working age. GBMs and AEOs as a means to help Loca meet the action. ry ive
l 5 Utilising the JSA and Youth DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. e Connections Programs provide training and education vice D
r opportunities through e individualised case management to those Anangu youth who have not yet achieved Year 12 or equivalent. nds Remote S
a 6 Government departments All agencies Housing SA is providing opportunities to provide new employment via the RIH NP.
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the participation clauses in Government contracts and building the capability of Anangu to take up these opportunities.
7 consultations with employers DEEWR Work experience opportunities regarding work experience for FaHCSIA workshop facilitated by DEEWR to be people of a working age to DECS held in 2011. undertake work experience. Planning together future for Amata’s tion
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8 Provide opportunities for Anangu DEEWR Activity Report – 6 Monthly. par ages between 17 and 24 to participate in National Green Job Corp activities. conomic conomic E 4 support existing and new business 1 improve community infrastructure DoHA DoHA to provide progress report on opportunities. to facilitate improved business behalf of PY Media by January 2011. practices (i.e. banking and postal services) to ensure that the community has access to adequate financial transaction capacity, postal services, licensing and bill paying facilities to support the increase of economic and social participation.
2 improve road maintenance DPC-AARD DTEI works under a MoU for AARD 85 to encourage new private to manage the road network. enterprise involvement. DTEI has called a contract for road maintenance in the APY Lands, over three years, for DPC-AARD.
Ceduna Bulk Hauliers has won the contract and established in the Lands, previously not involved in
the Lands. an Pl DTEI has undertaken this work on on
behalf of AARD. i
3 engage local agents to provide DTEI DTEI to provide progress report on
the community with access to behalf of Services SA by January 2011. ementat l high demand State Government Imp
information and services through l the PY KU Centre. Loca
4 enrol the Amata Community ROC ROC to initiate discussions with ICV ry Council to work in partnership before 2011. ive l
with the Indigenous Community e Volunteers (ICV) program to design and implement community vice D
development based projects. r e
5 Fund a local Anangu Employment DEEWR Anangu Employment Officer to Officer to build community commence in employment by awareness in training, March 2011. employment and compliance Activity Report – 6 monthly. nds Remote S activities. This role will also assist a with the coordination, promotion,
preparation ands placement of APY L
Anangu in jobs. Planning together future for Amata’s tion
pa COAG Outcome Desired Community Outcome Strategy Action Lead Agency Progress Reporting / Key Milestones & Community Commitment tici
par 5 Undertake a comprehensive 1 Review current and future DFEEST DEFEEST to provide progress report on audit of Commonwealth, State, contractual arrangements in behalf of PY Media by January 2011. private and community sector housing contracts on the Lands to job opportunities, both current achieve training and employment
conomic conomic and future; and identify gaps and outcomes for Aboriginal workers. E training opportunities. 2 develop a clear policy and DFEEST DEFEEST to provide progress report on guidelines for Aboriginal behalf of PY Media by January 2011. employment through building and construction projects.
3 seek support from industry (mining DFEEST DEFEEST to provide progress report on companies, building contractors, behalf of PY Media by January 2011. government agencies) for Trade Training Centre at Umuwa.
86 4 develop a whole-of- government DFEEST DEFEEST to provide progress report on process for the employment of behalf of PY Media by October 2010. Aboriginal interpreters.
5 Provide increased training in the DFEEST Ongoing. APY Lands that is closely aligned in areas of industry demand, including: - Mining
an - Aged Care Pl - Tourism/Hospitality
on - Construction i - Business - Shop Attendants ementat l 6 Facilitate a forum for mining DFEEST DEFEEST to provide progress report on
Imp companies, including those behalf of PY Media by January 2011. l with tenements on the Lands, to promote the training TAFE SA has Loca delivered for OzMinerals with the ry aim to expand the program. ive l e 7 tailor Interactive Ochre for the APY DFEEST DEFEEST to provide progress report on lands and offer through TAFE to all behalf of PY Media by October 2010.
vice D State Government departments r e and contractors with an interest on the Lands.
8 Reintroduce Tourism Training in DFEEST DEFEEST to provide progress report on Mimili. Develop a business case behalf of PY Media by October 2010. nds Remote S for tourism operation based a around sites, cultural awareness and bush tucker. Liaise with the APY L
Commonwealth in relation to infrastructure funding with TAFE SA providing training. Planning together future for Amata’s tion pa tici par conomic conomic E
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What are we aiming for? Governance and Leadership Building Block demonstrates: 89
• Indigenous communities are empowered to participate • The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytatjara (APY Executive), in policy making and program implementation incorporated under the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Land Rights Act Uti community-ngku tjunguringkula wiru palyanma, 1981 (SA), represents all Anangu people within the Lands on land wiru ngaranytjaku tenure issues and is recognised as a Council under the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995. • Indigenous communities are represented through credible consultation/ governance mechanisms • The Amata Community Council supports and promotes future an
Uti community-ngku tjukarurungku tjapinma anangungka directions for the community with particular interest focussed on Pl
mitingingka tjukaruru palyantjikitjangku recognising education and training priorities. on i
• Governments work together effectively in remote areas • The Amata Community Council currently employs one locally- Uti kaamanta tjutangku tjunguringkula palyanma ngura based administrative officer, whose responsibilities include ementat l wiru ngaranytjaku management of Council-controlled community facilities and Imp
oversight of municipal works. l
• Neither Amata nor the APY Lands are a Local Council under Loca
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Our community will be effectively governed and run by Anangu. We will make 90 sure that all families are informed and will try ourselves to understand and explain government policy to others in the community. We will provide ideas wherever possible and hold regular community and council meetings. We will hold
an our AGM each year and endeavour to comply with the legislation under which the Pl on i governing body of the community is incorporated. We will continue to review our community plan each year, explain progress and monitor achievement. We want to ementat l Imp
l make decisions that support everyone in the community. Loca
ry Amata community statement 2010 ive l e vice D r e nds Remote S a APY L
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GL1. Indigenous communities Our community will be effectively 1 Provide opportunities for 1 Amata Community School to DECS DECS to provide progress report nd l are empowered to participate governed and run by Anangu. community members to be investigate the possibility of a by January 2011. in policy making and program involved in the leadership and student representative body. We will try ourselves to understand nce a implementation. governance of their community, a and we will explain to others in the n whilst recognising traditional 2 development of a youth DPC-AARD An Amata Youth Advisory Council r community government policy and cultural authority and existing representative forum to provide will be developed as part of the provide ideas wherever possible.
leaders in the community. ideas and represent the youth of proposed Amata Youth Action Gove Amata to the Amata Community Plan (AYAP). Council.
3 explore financial support for the DECS Project brief to be drafted by ROC One and All – Youth Development ROC by August 2010. Program
4 initiate a dedicated women’s FaHCSIA 2010/2011 Leadership Program forum in Amata to work ROC in development. alongside and with the NPY 91 Women’s Council and the Amata Community Council.
5 AEOs to work with community ROC ROC to provide professional members to encourage development opportunities on an community support and ongoing basis as part of FaHCSIA’s involvement in committees training and development curriculum and forums. to AEOs to help them improve their
skills in working with community. an Pl on
6 Financial and administrative FaHCSIA ROC has received project brief and i support for representatives from will progress in July 2010. Amata with the possibility of other representation from communities ementat in the APY Lands to attend the 9th l
World Indigenous Women and Imp Wellness Conference in Darwin, l August 2010. Loca
7 Radio and PY Ku Centres to be DoHA DoHA to provide progress report on ry ive
used to promote discussion of new behalf of PY Media by January 2011. l e ideas and information pertaining to community events and council
decisions. vice D r e
8 councils, service providers and DEWHA ROC to initiate discussion with I want to stand up for our government agencies to involve DEWHA to progress this action in Art Centre artists and Anangu late 2010. translators in presenting news and issues for debate in ways that nds Remote S community and lead the right way a reinforce culture and language. APY L with the community’s help. 9 Aboriginal Leadership Register to DFEEST Outcomes for SASP targets. support initiatives contributing to T5.7 Aboriginal Leadership. achieving greater participation T5.1 Boards and Committees. of Anangu on Boards and Committees. Planning together future for Amata’s p i h s r COAG Outcome Desired Community Outcome Strategy Action Lead Agency Progress Reporting / Key Milestones de
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nd l 2 identifying existing community 1 Amata Community Council ROC Ongoing. strengths that can be further to work with the community in resourced to create community developing community projects. nce a
a development projects. n
r 2 A community development ROC ROC to initiate a process to develop agency is engaged to develop discussions with key agencies prior
Gove a profile of the strengths of the to 2011. APY Land communities from a traditional and newer practices, and the opportunities these strengths can generate.
GL2. Indigenous Communities We will hold regular community 1 to shape governance 1 Where appropriate for Pitantjatjara DPC-AARD AARD is currently undertaking a are represented through credible meetings. arrangements that strengthens and Yankunytjatjara language to review of interpreting services in SA. consultation/governance Anangu language and culture be used in community meetings It is anticipated that part of this We will hold regular Council mechanisms. and support the role of the Amata and by government exchanges process will include the development meetings. 92 Community Council. utilising interpreters and offering of a ‘best practice’ model that will We will hold our AGM each year and language courses to government be due for completion the end of work towards ORIC incorpororation employees. December 2010. and staying incorporated. 2 Amata Community Council to DPC-AARD AARD is currently undertaking a
exercise the right to conduct review of interpreting services in SA. meetings and forums with It is anticipated that part of this government agencies and service process will include the development providers in Pitantjatjara and of a ‘best practice’ model that will
an Yankunytjatjara language with be due for completion the end of
Pl accredited translators December 2010.
on in attendance. i
3 Government agencies and DPC-AARD AARD is currently undertaking a service providers take steps to review of interpreting services in SA. ementat l hire Anangu interpreters and It is anticipated that part of this translators as needed and to have process will include the development Imp l staff trained in Pitantjatjara and of a ‘best practice’ model that will Yankunytjatjara language. be due for completion the end of Loca December 2010. ry ive
l 4 Refurbishment of the FaHCSIA-ICSI Proposal Funding Agreement to be signed by e Community Office. DPC-AARD DPC AARD before June 30, 2010.
vice D 2 ensure community governance is 1 Amata Community Council to FaHCSIA Ongoing. r e prepared for the future. recognise the importance of ORIC succession planning and develop an action plan in identifying, mentoring upcoming leaders in the community and complete a
nds Remote S handover of roles and induction a completed when there is a changeover in membership. APY L
3 supporting training for the Amata 1 Amata Community Council ORIC Ongoing. Community Council to improve to become reincorporated structure and transparency. under ORIC. Planning together future for Amata’s p i h s r COAG Outcome Desired Community Outcome Strategy Action Lead Agency Progress Reporting / Key Milestones de
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2 Amata Community Council ORIC Ongoing. nd l business practices to have anti-fraud and anti-corruption nce a
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3 training for Anangu in traditional ORIC Ongoing. Gove western governance structures and practices.
4 training to be offered to Amata ORIC Ongoing. Community Councils in the obligations and responsibilities of a governing body, best practice approaches and establishing protocols for resolving inter-family based tensions and conflict. 93
GL3. Governments to work together We will work with the GBMs and 1 Government agencies work 1 Local intelligence and community FaHCSIA AARD and FaHCSIA has a more effectively in remote areas. AEOs in Amata. together on community knowledge to be shared between DPC-AARD coordinated management structure development projects and policy. agencies. through the ROC and BoM to share We will work together with information as well as strategic government agencies to provide development. better service in Amata.
2 networks for government ROC Development of government
employees and service providers networks and services to be an working on the APY Lands to implemented prior to July 2010. Pl
be established. The information will be inserted into on i the ROC Face in August 2010 for access to government agencies and service providers. ementat l
3 Agencies utilise the ROC for ROC ROC to implement the ROC Face Imp information and the BoM to tool as a mechanism to share and l avoid duplications of services distribute information by end of and programs. July 2010. Loca ry ive
4 investigate and develop a range DPC DPC to initiate forum in late 2010 with l e of options for more effective town key agencies of DLGP and DTEI to planning and streamlining of discuss this action.
infrastructure investment, including vice D r developing a single, whole of e government contracting entity to plan and manage construction
2 improve coordination and 1 Agencies to utilise the APY ROC APY calendar has been implemented conduct of visits by agencies and Calendar for coordination. and continues to be maintained by nds Remote S a NGOs to Amata. ROC staff on a monthly basis. APY L
ROC intends to upload the calendar
into the ROC Face site to increase external access.
2 Amata Community Council ROC ROC staff have discussed with the in conjunction with the BoM GBM protocols and processes to develop protocols for agency visits improve the single government to Amata. interface.
ROC, in conjunction with the GBM will develop and document a protocol procedure to be inserted in the ROC Face by end of July 2010. Planning together future for Amata’s p i h s r COAG Outcome Desired Community Outcome Strategy Action Lead Agency Progress Reporting / Key Milestones de
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nd l 3 improved training for government 1 mandatory cultural awareness ROC ROC to draft a scoping paper for and service provider employees training by Anangu for all the BoM’s consideration to ascertain visiting and living in Amata. employees visiting or living on a viable approach to provide cultural nce a
a the APY Lands. awareness training before end n
r August 2010. The paper will include recommendations for the delivery
Gove of the program and the preferred supplier.
2 induction training for employees ROC ROC to initiate forum in late 2010 with that will be living on the APY Lands key agencies. in social and emotional wellbeing, cultural isolation and shock.
3 staff of service providers and ROC ROC to initiate forum in late 2010 with government agencies to be given key agencies. 94 formal orientation to the principles and methods of internationally successful community development and capacity building.
4 ensure adequate staff housing 1 conduct a review of additional DPC DPC to initiate forum in late 2010 with available to agencies and staffing needs to enable the key agencies of DFC-Housing SA and service providers. implementation of the LIP and DTEI to discuss this action.
an determine the need for staff
Pl housing in Amata. on i 2 construction of additional visitor DPC DPC to initiate forum in late 2010 with accommodation in order to key agencies of DFC-Housing SA and reduce fly-in fly-out day visits and DTEI to discuss this action. ementat l improve service delivery. Imp l 3 identification of government DPC DPC to initiate forum in late 2010 with and non government service key agencies of DFC-Housing SA and Loca provider housing needs is DTEI to discuss this action. ry provided to support services; ive
l and incorporated short, medium e and long term strategies are developed to ensure sufficient
vice D staff housing is provided to support r e local services.
4 ensure that current Government DPC DPC to initiate forum in July 2010 with housing is used to its optimal key agencies of DFC-Housing SA and benefits DTEI to discuss this action. nds Remote S a APY L
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Section 5 95 Reference Guide an Pl Amata Baseline Mapping Report FaHCSIA National Education Agreement COAG on i Amata Community Profile FaHCSIA National Quality Agenda for Early Childhood COAG ementat apc Environmental Management Report Zero Waste SA Remote Indigenous Housing National Partnership COAG l Imp APY Lands Recruitment and Retention Strategy DEEWR Remote Service Delivery National Partnership COAG l
COAG National principles for investing in remote locations COAG Smarter Schools – Improving Teacher Quality National COAG Loca Partnership Agreement ry ive
Commission of Inquiry Report (Children on the APY Lands) South Australian Government l e Smarter Schools – Literacy and Numeracy National COAG Early Childhood Education National Partnership COAG Partnership National Partnership Agreement vice D r e Low socio-economic status of school communities COAG Youth Training Transitions National Partnerships COAG National Partnership
MCEECDYA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Ministerial Council for Education,
Action Plan 2010–2014 (Draft for comment) Early Childhood Development and nds Remote S a Youth Affairs APY L
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