Community Development Plan

The Tamworth Coalition of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations is a local Partnership Agreement between 7 leading Aboriginal organisations. It has been established through the National and State Closing the Gap initiative and aims to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living within the Tamworth LGA.
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Community Development Plan

In July 2020, a new approach to closing the gap was formalised, a National Agreement where governments work in partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to achieve meaningful and measurable change.

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This new strategy is rooted in the priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, structured around four Priority Reforms that aim to reshape the government's approach in collaboration with Indigenous communities, with the aim of accelerating improvement.

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The National Agreement aims to enhance life opportunities and the overall wellbeing of Indigenous people, including aspects of physical, mental, cultural, and spiritual health.

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Tamworth Coalition of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations that are signatories of the TACCO Placed Based Partnership discuss, share and exchange information and resources to foster a collaborative, solutions based approach to community concerns.

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With five Priority Reforms altering the government's approach, it includes 17 socioeconomic outcome targets covering education, employment, health, justice, safety, housing, land, waters, languages, and digital inclusion. The agreement encourages shared responsibility with frequent, independent reporting to monitor progress and ensure accountability for fulfilling the commitments.

For the first time, the National Agreement on Closing the Gap establishes a collaborative effort between all levels of government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. This joint responsibility increases the potential for achieving the outlined targets, and the incorporation of frequent, independent reporting mechanisms adds transparency and accountability to the commitment's delivery.

Through the reforms, the agreement aims to transform the dynamics between the government and Indigenous communities, promoting a holistic approach to socioeconomic advancement and bridging the gaps in equality.

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Disclaimer & Acknowledgement

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons which may cause sadness or distress and, in some cases, offend against strongly held cultural prohibitions and protocols. Please contact our team if you would like to raise concerns for TACCO’s consideration in relation to this.

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TACCO would like to pay respect to our Elders both past and present. We recognise, respect and honour all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, living and working in the Tamworth LGA. We acknowledge our diverse traditional ways of being, thinking and knowing, our living cultures and our innate connections as Aboriginal people with lands, waterways and skies.

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Always was, always will be, Gomeroi land. Sovereign, never ceded.

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