ALGA Closing the Gap 2023 Annual Report

10 | P a g e Key Action Area Progress Comments and further Action Key action PR2.1 The state and territory governments need to ALGA and state and territory local further consider the roles and responsibilities of government associations to participate in their local government councils when developing the development and implementation of Sector Strengthening Plans to ensure that Sector Strengthen. [...] It underpins the ability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to make informed decisions about the services and supports required at a local and regional level and to inform and influence policy and programs more broadly. [...] The development and implementation of the inaugural Albury City Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan provides a framework that helps Albury City connect with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, by demonstrating a commitment to a greater understanding and appreciation of culture and aspiration that contribute to the future of the Albury community. [...] As part of the deliverables of the RAP, the council has committed to the development of an Action plan to further address the priority reform areas and socioeconomic targets for the NSW Closing the Gap Implementation Plan. [...] Priority Reform Four: Shared access to data and information at a regional level Outcome: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to, and the capability to use, locally-relevant data and information to set and monitor the implementation of efforts to close the gap, their priorities and drive their own development.