Purpose of Engagement.
The Department of Communities and Justice are holding existing stakeholder consultations to hear directly from current Specialist Homelessness Services about how the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people they have engaged with have been affected by the current housing crisis and homelessness in general.
The Department wants to work with existing stakeholders to grow and develop the Specialist Homelessness Services sector to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and will use information gathered from these consultations to inform their approach.
The following is a series of questions the Department would appreciate feedback on from existing stakeholders. We will also open the floor at the conclusion of the consultation to discuss any further arising business or questions that you may have in regards to the Project and the foreseeable outcomes.
Governance.
Community consultation is a important practice that empowers First Nations people to actively participate in conversations with DCJ before decisions are made relating to matter that directly affect them and their communities.
Respectful consultation is mutually beneficial in building strong foundations for good policy development, project design and delivery; it is also the cornerstone of best practice.
Effective consultation allows the development of cultural understanding and supports engagement and networking with specific Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.