Tamworth Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations and the Mara Ngali Partnership

AbSec is shining a light on the Deadly Practice of the first Place-based Partnership of the state signed with the Tamworth Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (TACCO) and the Tamworth Regional Council (TRC).

A place-based partnership providing a
seat at the table for shared decision-making: it’s our ‘YES’ voice

This Deadly Practice case study focuses on the very first place-based partnership agreement in Australia as part of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (‘National Agreement’) Priority Reform 1 – Formal Partnerships and Shared Decision Making. This took place on Gomeroi / Kamilaroi Country with the Tamworth Coalition of Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (TACCO) and the Tamworth Regional Council (TRC).

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AbSec know that strong partnerships with our communities are essential to creating real change for Aboriginal children and families.  If you have questions about Deadly Practice or want to explore how you can get involved, we’d love to hear from you. 

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