Have Your Say
The MidCoast region has over 94,000 residents with 6.2% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the NSW regional average of 4.7%. We value our diverse community and recognise the opportunity to embrace the local Aboriginal culture and enhance inclusiveness.
Aboriginal community members are invited to nominate for MidCoast Council’s Aboriginal Reference Group.
The reference group provides an opportunity for an Aboriginal voice to guide Council on strategic decisions that affect the Aboriginal community.
Our libraries team have curated this reading and DVD list to inspire, celebrate and help educate our community on the richness of Aboriginal heritage and culture. Click on each book tile below to find out more and reserve your copy from your closest MidCoast Council Library.
We are working closely with the Aboriginal community to ensure the development of strategies align with community needs.
We are proud to celebrate our local Aboriginal community and provide support for NAIDOC week events through the NAIDOC Grants Program.
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
Our Libraries, Community and Cultural Development team is delivering NAIDOC exhibitions throughout the region.
Planter boxes in Taree have been packed with native plants and painted by local Aboriginal artists.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Gathang-speaking people and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in the MidCoast Council area. We extend our respect to elders past and present, and to all future cultural-knowledge holders.
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We deliver benefits for our community in a way that adds value and builds trust.
Why we are engaging
We are committed to engaging with our community in a meaningful way to support decision making, plan for projects, and to strengthen our communities.
By inviting your participation, we aim to create a sense of belonging, connection and involvement, and ultimately greater ownership of decisions by the whole community.
Have Your Say is our online tool for dynamic digital community engagement and provides an opportunity to stay informed and share what matters to you.
