Emerging Issues Forums

Throughout the months of February and March 2020, AbSec will host several District & Community Forums around the state. We want to share our work and current priorities, and to gather your views on some of the key issues and trends that are happening in your community.

Why attend?

The forums are a wonderful opportunity to keep up-to-date on AbSec initiatives and for you to tell us about your challenges and issues so that we can help support your community at the local level.

What will be discussed?

• What are some of the programs and initiatives that exist in your community?
• What are the challenges you face in your community?
• How can we keep our children safe and thriving in culture and maintain connections to family and community?
• What is working well and how can we strengthen Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations?

Talk to us at a forum

We are ready to listen to your views and broad perspectives. Come along to a forum in your area to have your say.

Location	Date	Time	Venue
Kempsey	Tue 18 Feb 2020	2pm–3.30pm	Kempsey Macleay RSL Club 1 York Ln Kempsey 2440
Newcastle	Wed 19 Feb 2020	2pm–3.30pm	Yamuloong 71 Prospect Road Garden Suburb 2289
Nowra	Fri 21 Feb 2020	2pm–3.30pm	Worrigee Sports Club 131 Greenwell Point Road Worrigee 2540
Walgett	Thu 27 Feb 2020	2pm–3.30pm	Walgett Sporting Club Fox St & Monkella Street Walgett 2832
Menindee	Tue 3 Mar 2020	2pm–3.30pm	Menindee Central School Menindee Street Menindee 2879
Wagga Wagga	Wed 11 Mar 2020	9am–1.30pm	The International Hotel 2 Lake Albert Road Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Dubbo	Fri 13 Mar 2020	2pm–3.30pm	Club Dubbo Whylandra St (Newell Highway) West Dubbo 2830

Please note, a community workshop on the Aboriginal Child and Family Outcomes Framework will proceed the forums, from 9.00am – 1.30pm. Read more about the Aboriginal Child and Family Outcomes Framework.

Who should attend?

• Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
• Community members
• Elders
• Parents
• Non-Government Organisations
• Aboriginal workers