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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative (ATSIC) Committee

For engagement and strategic advice on issues affecting local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Committee objective

The purpose of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee is to:

  • To provide advice, input and feedback to Council on the needs, issues and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area as they relate to Council business and responsibilities.
  • To work with Council to provide feedback and promote appropriate celebrations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and local significance.
  • To support and co-operate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other organisations committed to reconciliation, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history, past and present and assist Council to promote awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures with the Cumberland Local Government Area.
  • To provide advice to Council regarding its communication, engagement and consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and assist in ensuring there is a fair representation of community groups in Council community consultations.
  • To provide advice on how particular Council projects may identify, reflect and protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and culture.
  • To assist in the development, review and provide feedback to Council on its policies, plans, and services that are seen to impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • To oversee the development, endorsement, launch, implementation and evaluation of a Reconciliation Action Plan for Cumberland.

Terms of reference

View the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee (ATSICC) Terms of Reference (PDF, 224KB).

More information

For more information about this committee, contact our Committee Officer by phone 02 8757 9000 or email council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.