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22.01.2022 May 26, National Sorry Day Today at ACHIA we remember, acknowledge and recognise the Stolen Generations and the ongoing trauma and devastating impact that has affected our Elder's, Father's, Mother's and Children's lives and the suffering they have experienced. We also want to take this opportunity to remember those loved one's who are no longer with us that never made it home.... Sorry Day provides an opportunity for people to come together and share their journey towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. On the 26th of May 1997 the Bringing Them Home report was tabled in federal parliament. Bringing Them Home is the final report of the national Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their families and was conducted by the Human Rights and equal opportunity commission (now called the Australian Human Rights Commission) between 1995 and 1997. On 26 May 1998, the first National Sorry Day was held to commemorate the anniversary of the report and remember the grief, suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations. #StolenGenerations #NationalSorryDay
20.01.2022 Community Led Housing Solutions A collaborative new approach to designing culturally appropriate and responsive housing solutions has been announced with two Ab...original organisations successfully selected to work with the NSW Government. Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Incorporated (Abcare) and Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation in Gunnedah will partner with the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) and a nominated government agency to co-design and develop innovative solutions that keep Aboriginal people (including young people) and families at the centre of the design and delivery of these new locally based solutions. AHO’s Chief Executive Jody Broun said the new approach will focus on building strong evidence around the benefits of an Aboriginal led co-design process.
20.01.2022 The Aboriginal Housing Office has delivered four new homes for Aboriginal Elders in Goodooga, specially designed with modified access, including wider doorways ...and ramps to improve accessibility, while the kitchens and bathrooms are easily adaptable to the needs of tenants. The modular homes were constructed by Corrective Services Industry under the Gundi Program in partnership with the AHO to support the most vulnerable people in our community. The construction of these homes provided 18,700 hours of construction training to Aboriginal people whilst also completing TAFE qualifications. Watch the stunning time lapse video below of the homes being constructed. . #StrongFamilyStrongCommunities #NSWAHO
16.01.2022 & : From 1 June, beauty, nail, waxing, and tanning salon operators can re-open under strict COVID-safe guidelines. Once beauty salons are op...en, any services that normally take place in a beauty salon can recommence. More at https://bit.ly/Beauty-and-Nail-Service : Hundreds of additional transport staff are being deployed across the network to assist customers as more people return to work and students return to classroom full time. Please know that no school student will be turned away from any public transport, even if this means physical distancing won’t always be possible, and that 40 km/h school zones are active on school days. More at https://bit.ly/Additional-Transport-Staff , & : Animal lovers will soon be able to visit Taronga Zoo Sydney as they open to the public on 1 June. Other zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks across NSW will also be able to re-open from June 1, providing they develop a COVID-19 safety plan that addresses measures in the NSW Health check-list. More at https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo & : We’ve announced a $50 million Rescue and Restart package for NSW arts and cultural organisations to ensure the sector continues to make an important contribution to the NSW economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. More at https://bit.ly/NSW-Arts-and-Culture-Support - : Anyone who is feeling unwell with a fever, cough or other symptoms of COVID-19 or has redeveloped the symptoms should get tested. If you’ve tested negative for COVID-19 previously, it doesn’t mean you can’t get infected by it later. Find a COVID-19 clinic at https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-clinics : If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence call the Domestic Violence Line on 1800 65 64 63. In an emergency call Triple Zero (000). + : Find the facts & latest NSW updates on COVID-19: https://nsw.gov.au/covid-19 More info on restrictions & what you can + can’t do: https://bit.ly/Changes-to-Restriction-Rules Call the 24/7hr NSW COVID-19 Hotline on 13 77 88 for advice & support on non-health related COVID-19 enquiries. Download the Service NSW app to receive the latest COVID-19 updates. For (iOS) > https://bit.ly/ServiceNSWApp-AppStore, for Google Play (Android) > https://bit.ly/ServiceNSWApp-GooglePlay If you’re concerned you have COVID-19, please call the national Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice on 1800 020 080. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450. 1800RESPECT, Service NSW and the Coronavirus hotline are all clients of the national Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS).
15.01.2022 ACHIA is excited to partner with BLOOM HR to recruit for a CEO. Do you or someone you know possess the necessary skills to advocate for the Aboriginal Community Housing Sector within NSW Can they build the profile of the industry and our members to be recognised as a leader within the industry?... or; Do you know someone who can influence policy and strategy regarding Aboriginal Housing throughout NSW? If any of the above reflects your abilities please follow the below link:
15.01.2022 National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November. The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to pos...tpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across our communities and cities. The postponement was aimed at protecting our elders and those in our communities with chronic health issues from the disastrous impacts of COVID19. As cooler weather approaches the need to protect our most susceptible remains. Further announcements regarding the National NAIDOC Awards and the reactivation of the 2020 NAIDOC Local Grants Round will be made within coming weeks. The NNC understands that the July dates for NAIDOC may still be acknowledged by communities and organisations, however we are mindful that those celebrations and physical gatherings will still be impacted by the various State and Territory COVID19 restrictions and social distancing measures. We acknowledge the commitment and tireless work of the many State, Territory, regional and local NAIDOC Committees, organisations and individuals whose passion each year makes NAIDOC Week an outstanding success. We thank you for your understanding and working with us during these uncertain times. The NNC are continuing to work with our partners and key stakeholders to make NAIDOC Week 2020 a suitable and fitting celebration of #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
13.01.2022 Today is Mabo Day, June 3. The Mabo decision was a legal case held in 1992. It is short for Mabo and others v Queensland (No 2) (1992). The legal decision was m...ade by the High Court on 3 June 1992. The High Court is the highest court in Australia’s judicial system. The Mabo decision was named after Eddie Mabo, the man who challenged the Australian legal system and fought for recognition of the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of their land. https://www.reconciliation.org.au///mabo-decision_2017.pdf
13.01.2022 **ACHIA ABORIGINAL HOUSING CAUCUS ** ACHIA has been monitoring the extraordinary challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus and its potential impact on the Aboriginal Housing Caucus on the 20th October 2020. Given the future of large events is still very uncertain in light of COVID-19, we have come to the view that it will not be possible to produce a high quality caucus whilst also safeguarding the health and safety of all participants.... As a result, ACHIA has made the decision to postpone the ACHIA Aboriginal Housing Caucus 2020. We know that there is value in events that can bring together our members with the government, business, and non-government and housing sectors more broadly. Thank you for your understanding and support. ACHIA Committee
12.01.2022 Yvonne Weldon, Chairperson of Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, in this address, opens National Reconciliation Week for Reconciliation NSW by Welcomin...g people to the Eora Nation, the land on which she has grown up and continues to live. She also acknowledges the country on which everyone else is today. #NRW2020 #Inthistogether #RecNSW2020
12.01.2022 Released today! A Report on Engagements with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to inform a new National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The report prov...ides a comprehensive analysis of what more than 4000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people said should be included in the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap, currently being negotiated between the Coalition of Peaks and Australian governments. Head to the Coalition of Peaks website to download your copy to read what our people said is needed to help close the gap! http://coalitionofpeaks.org.au//2/06/Engagement-report.pdf #CoP #CoalitionofPeaks #Engagementreport #selfdetermination #ATSI #deadly #communityengagements #newNationalagreement #listentoourmob
11.01.2022 NSW Community Housing Industry Association NSW, Tenants Union NSW, NSW Council of Social Service - NCOSS Homelessness NSW Shelter on this research piece that shows up to 16,000 people may fall into homelessness as a result of Covid-19.
11.01.2022 We’re providing a $50m Rescue and Restart package for our arts and cultural organisations. As the largest dedicated arts and cultural support package of any jur...isdiction in , this funding will ensure the survival of many significant organisations and businesses and keep people employed. Funding will be available to NSW not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations assessed in financial distress on a case by case basis. More info https://bit.ly/NSW-Arts-and-Culture-Support
09.01.2022 NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 27 MAY- 3 JUNE The National Reconciliation Week 2020 theme- In This Together We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we build relationships within our communities to support and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures ... Reconciliation is a chance to acknowledge the past and help each other to move forward as one and help build respectful relationships together but while never forgetting the past. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-/ #NationalReconciliationWeek #InThisTogether2020
09.01.2022 #AHOenergystory and #AHOenergytip to find out about help available to help you pay your power bills. #NSWAHO #StrongFamilyStrongCommunities
07.01.2022 We know that this is a difficult time for many, with a lot of people experiencing financial distress and uncertainty. If you are worried about your living situa...tion, you don't have to go through this alone! If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person on the Central Coast who is homeless or at risk of homelessness, Bungree Aboriginal Association's Specialist Homelessness Services may be able to help. To find out more about Bungree’s Specialist Homelessness Services, contact the Bungree team on 02 4350 0100 (Option 3) or email [email protected]. More info: https://bungree.org.au/specialist-homelessness-services/
07.01.2022 A range of services are available to help older people be #COVIDSafe. These include domestic help, telehealth services, transport, home maintenance, nursing and more. Find out what is available here: www.health.gov.au//delivering-services-under-the-commonwea #coronavirus
02.01.2022 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day Future Leaders of Tomorrow. This year's theme is 'We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice' a reminder that First Nations children are our Future. Learn more about National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day ... #ChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow SNAICC-National Voice for our Children
01.01.2022 #AHOenergystory f If your home has solar panels, using electricals during the day will help you to make the most of your solar to cut down your power bill. #NSWAHO #StrongFamilyStrongCommunities
