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The Aboriginal Advisory Council of Western Australia (AACWA) provides a unique opportunity to build genuine, respectful and reciprocal relationships between Aboriginal people and the State Government to achieve better economic, social and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal people living in Western Australia.
The advisory body is established under the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (the Department) acts as AACWA’s Secretariat and supports members on behalf of the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Minister), to whom AACWA reports to.
AACWA meetings are open to all government agencies who wish to seek strategic advice and guidance from the members.
Please note, there is a process to request inclusion of an item on AACWA’s agenda and it is strongly recommended that you email the Secretariat team for further information.
The AACWA meeting summaries below include the following subject matter:
- Key causes of vulnerability experienced by young people and children
- Justice reform
- Accountability and advocacy in Aboriginal affairs
- Closing the gap
- Child protection reform
- Homelessness strategy.
Aboriginal Advisory Council of WA – Meeting Schedule 2024 and 2025
Meeting No. | Meeting Date | Agenda item deadline |
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Meeting No.28/2024 | Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Wednesday 10 January 2024 |
Meeting No.29/2024 | Cancelled | |
Meeting No.30/2024 | Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March 2024 | Thursday 15 February 2024 |
Meeting No.31/2024 | Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Wednesday 10 April 2024 |
Meeting No.32/2024 | Cancelled | |
Meeting No.32/2024 | Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 August 2024 | Wednesday 31 July 2024 |
Meeting No.33/2024 | Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Tuesday 22 October 2024 |
Meeting No.34/2025 | Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Monday 20 January 2025 |
Meeting No.35/2025 | Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April 2025 | Monday 24 March 2025 |
Meeting No.36/2025 | Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June 2025 | Monday 19 May 2025 |
Meeting No.37/2025 | Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August 2025 | Monday 21 July 2025 |
Meeting No.38/2025 | Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 October 2025 | Monday 22 September 2025 |
Meeting No.39/2025 | Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 November 2025 | Monday 20 October 2025 |
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Show moreTo request an agenda item, please complete the Request for Council form and email to AACWA@dpc.wa.gov.au.