The Australian Government is developing a national strategy for food security in remote First Nations communities (the Strategy) in a partnership with state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations.
The final Strategy and suite of actions will be shaped by consultation.
Consultation is now closed.
Consultations opened 31 May 2024 and remained open for ten weeks to give busy stakeholders time to provide considered feedback. Over 400 people participated in forums and discussions across 31 locations; and over 25 written submissions have been received.
Thank you to everyone who contributed. Strategy Partners appreciate your time and the valuable feedback provided to shape the Strategy.
A consultation report will be shared with participants once finalised.
If you have any questions please contact the Strategy Secretariat: foodsecuritystrategy@niaa.gov.au
Discussion paper
Strategy Partners developed a discussion paper drafted around eight focus areas impacting the remote food system – Country; Health; Housing; Families and Community Infrastructure; Stores; Supply Chains; Healthy Economies; and Policies, Practice and Governance.
The purpose of the discussion paper was to support interested stakeholders in providing their views on the design of the Strategy.
The full discussion paper and a short-form version is available now.
Face-to-face consultations
Face-to-face consultation sessions were held in July and August 2024. Consultation was facilitated by yamagigu Consulting (formerly Pricewaterhouse Coopers Indigenous Consulting).
Regional Forum locations
Regional Forums brought people together to hear their views.
| Jurisdiction | Location |
|---|---|
| NSW | Walgett |
| NT | Alice Springs |
| NT | Darwin |
| NT | Tennant Creek |
| QLD | Mt. Isa |
| QLD | St George |
| QLD | Mackay |
| SA | Adelaide |
| WA | Broome |
| WA | South Hedland |
Remote communities visited
The consultation team also visited remote communities to hear from residents and community-based organisations.
| Jurisdiction | Location |
|---|---|
| NT | Alpurrurulam |
| NT | Areyonga |
| NT | Galiwinku |
| NT | Maningrida |
| NT | Robinson River |
| NT | Yuendumu |
| QLD | Aurukun |
| QLD | Charleville |
| QLD | Cherbourg |
| QLD | Cunnamulla |
| QLD | Lockhart River |
| QLD | Mornington Island |
| QLD | Badu Island |
| SA | Amata |
| SA | Yalata |
| WA | Balgo |
| WA | Bidyadanga |
| WA | Burringurrah |
| WA | Fitzroy Crossing |
| WA | Jameson |
| WA | Kunawarratji |
Privacy Collection Statement
The Privacy Act and your personal information
Your personal information is protected by law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Notice describes how the National Indigenous Australians Agency (Agency) collects your personal information through yamagigu Consulting (yamagigu).
How and why do we collect your personal information?
The Agency collects your personal information (name and email address) to organise your attendance at a regional forum or receive a submission on the national strategy for food security in remote First Nations communities (Strategy).
We also collect sensitive information from you if you choose to provide information about whether you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. We only collect this information with your consent (see below) and you are not required to provide this information.
The Agency collects this information from you when you submit your registration or lodge an online submission.
We collect your personal information where it is reasonably necessary for, or directly related to, the performance of our functions or activities.
How do we use and disclose your personal information?
The Agency may use your personal information to organise your attendance at a regional forum.
The Agency and yamagigu will not disclose your personal information to anyone outside the Agency or yamagigu.
Your personal information will not be disclosed overseas.
What happens if you don’t provide your information?
If you choose not to provide us with your name or contact information you may not be able to participate in a forum. You are not required to attend the forum.
How do you find out more about our privacy practices?
The privacy and security of your personal information is important to us, and is protected by law. The Agency's Privacy Policy explains how the Agency handles and protects the information provided by you. The Agency’s Privacy Policy also explains how you can request access to or correct the personal information we hold about you, who to contact if you have a privacy enquiry or complaint and how the agency will handle a privacy complaint.
To find out more about how we manage personal information you can contact:
The Privacy Officer
National Indigenous Australians Agency
PO Box 2191
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Tel: 02 6152 3080
Email: privacy@niaa.gov.au