Aboriginal residents and Aboriginal businesses in LGAs declared as disaster areas may be eligible for assistance from the NSW Government. Routine communications provide access to services such as financial assistance for immediate needs, mental health support and more, see below for resources. Service NSW customer care specialists are available to help flood-affected customers with services and support on 13 77 88 for information on assistance available.

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) have released the 2022 East Coast Emergency Response Grants Program to support Indigenous corporations:
https://www.ilsc.gov.au/home/news/2022-east-coast-floods-emergency-response-grant-program/

There continues to be a number of updates to the disaster relief and support services. If you have been impacted, you may be eligible for Disaster relief assistance and support from the NSW Government. Information continues to be updated with current information and guidelines regularly on the Disaster Assistance Finder online tool:

• Disaster relief & Support
• Natural disaster declarations
• To submit a claim – NSW Disaster Assistance Arrangements
• Clean up and waste
• Recovery Centres

Outreach, volunteering and how you can help:

• GIVIT are working with government agencies and local communities to manage offers of donated items, services and funds for people impacted by floods across parts of NSW. https://www.givit.org.au/storms-and-flooding.
• For financial donations, consider the Red Cross Flood Appeal – https://www.redcross.org.au/floodsappeal/
• If you would like to donate to the Lismore Flood Appeal – information can be found at https://lismore.nsw.gov.au/flood-2022-information
• For those looking to volunteer in flood affected areas, please contact your local SES branch for more information on how you may be able to assist.

The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG) is looking for a highly motived well organised person to join our team.

Position:          Connecting to Country – Program Manager

Location:         Stanmore, Sydney NSW 2048 – or by negotiation

Salary:             Remuneration package valued up to $100,000.00 per annum based on demonstrated and proven experience. Includes employer’s contribution to superannuation.

Employment:  A two-year contract will be offered to the successful candidate, with the possibility of an extension.

POSITION CRITERIA: 

• Aboriginality
• Have sound knowledge of the NSW AECG Inc. governance structures, core  objectives and knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal education and training within Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NSW AECGs Connecting to Country program
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with experience meeting tight deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Experience in working across a diverse range of Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal community groups and organisations.
• High level information technology, oral and written communication
• Demonstrated negotiation, liaison and interpersonal
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to monitor budgets
• Full COVID vaccinations
• NSW Driver’s License and ability to travel within NSW and interstate as
• A current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment & National Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain.

The successful applicant will work in partnership with key and major stakeholders including all of the NSW AECG networks and where necessary, Coalition of Peak Organisations (CAPO), Government, non-government and independent organisations.

Please forward your expression of interest which addresses all the position criteria along with your resume to: Catherine Trindall, NSW AECG President. 
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Due by COB – Friday 29^TH April 2022
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