ABOUT US
The Aboriginal Support Group – Manly Warringah Pittwater (ASG) started in 1979 as a treaty organisation and later developed into a group of people committed to supporting Indigenous Australians in their broader struggle for justice. Located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, members of the ASG share a passion to see right relationships forged between Indigenous and settler Australians. Working in our local area, we seek to change the way non-Aboriginal people understand and relate to Aboriginal Australians. We never speak on behalf of Aboriginal people and are committed to ‘be there’ for Aboriginal people with effective, informed support. The ASG meets regularly to discuss issues, causes and events, to plan actions, to share friendship and experiences. Work is shared by trusted volunteers.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
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Keeping the group and the wider community informed about Aboriginal issues and upcoming events.
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Organising regular Information Nights, including guest Aboriginal speakers and film/discussion nights.
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Producing a quarterly newsletter, Elimatta, which is circulated in Australia and overseas.
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Monitoring the media and consulting with local, state and federal politicians about issues of concern.
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Networking with other social justice movements, especially those concerned with Aboriginal issues.
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Maintaining and supporting relations with Aboriginal organisations & Koori friends through involvement with:
– Biala Aboriginal Girls Hostel, Allambie Heights
– Gawura Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG)
– Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council (MLALC)
– Reconciliation Network Northern Sydney Region
– NSW Reconciliation Council
– Reconciliation Network
– Tranby Aboriginal Co-operative.