The 2023 Aboriginal Strategic Direction – Aboriginal Action Plan for Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Police Districts has been formalised following a review of the document.
Superintendent Darryl Jobson of Brisbane Water District, Superintendent Chad Gillies of Tuggerah Lakes District and Chairperson of Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, Barry BJ Duncan, met at Gosford Police Station to review and sign the local action plan.
This agreement builds on the foundation of previous Aboriginal Strategic Directions and Action Plans which identify critical opportunities for police to foster strong and cohesive partnerships with Aboriginal communities and key agencies.
Through these partnerships, police will work to reduce crime and violence; build safer Aboriginal communities, particularly for women and young people; and focus on the early diversion of Aboriginal young people away from the criminal justice system and towards support services.
Superintendent Gillies said the Aboriginal Action Plan had been a priority agreement, designed and worked through as part of the Police and Aboriginal Consultative Committee.
“The documents provide a plan to provide Aboriginal people a voice in how their community is policed, and police on the Central Coast will continue to work closely with leaders and stakeholder representatives from the local Aboriginal communities,” he said.
Sue Murray