The strategy aims to ensure Aboriginal people are involved in the decision making, planning and management of our most precious resource, providing them with greater ownership and better access to water for cultural and economic purposes.
The draft objectives and actions were developed over five years through a series of targeted consultations, workshops, and interviews that involved Aboriginal community members, Traditional Owners and Custodians, and NSW Government departments.
In addition, 11 Aboriginal peak bodies and 14 NSW Regional Aboriginal Water Committees were also involved in developing the draft concepts.
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is now seeking feedback at a range of engagement workshops, both in person and online, to ensure the actions and commitments made during the early development phase have been properly reflected.
Deniliquin will host a workshop from 10am to 2pm on July 24, and one will also be held in Hay on July 31 from 10am to 2pm.
The next closest meetings are in Albury (July 23), Narrandera (July 25), Wagga (July 26) and Griffith (July 30).
There will also be online workshops for the general public, Aboriginal Peak organisations and government departments between August 13 and 15.
Feedback can also be given through a written submission or by completing an online survey via our website.
To learn more about the strategy, find out where the workshops are being held and to register, go to https://water.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal-water-strategy.
