Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division

Our role and function

AARD is the South Australian Government's lead agency on Aboriginal affairs matters. Situated in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, AARD supports the Hon Paul Caica MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation.

The Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division:

provides leadership in Aboriginal policy and program development
develops, coordinates and implements policies for Aboriginal affairs
monitors the impact of government services on the wellbeing of Aboriginal families and communities in South Australia
protects and preserves Aboriginal heritage and culture
facilitates community development initiatives
provides and maintains essential services and infrastructure on Aboriginal Land Holding communities
supports the State's Aboriginal Landholding Authorities
leads and contributes to special government and strategic intervention projects.

Contact details

Adelaide Office
Level 13 State Administration Centre
200 Victoria Square
Adelaide SA 5000

Telephone: (08) 8226 8900
Fax: (08) 8226 8999
Email: grant.hickman@sa.gov.au

Northern Office
Northern Connections
Office: Unit 2, 7 Philip Highway, Elizabeth SA 5112
PO Box 275, Elizabeth City Centre SA 5112
Phone: (08) 8252 0544
Web: www.dplg.sa.gov.au/northernconnections

Contacts: Thea Williams - Project Manager - Urban and Regional Strategy - North Adelaide
Dale Agius - Community Partnerships - Facilitator

Regional office
9 MacKay Street, Port Augusta
Telephone (08) 86 485 323
facsimile (08) 86 424 689.

Oak Valley Office
Michael Eckert - General Manager
Office: (08) 8670 4214
Mobile: 0448 867 962

APY Lands Service Co-ordinators

Western Communities
Mark Jackman
Office: 8954 9148
Mobile: 0428 116 581

Eastern Communities
Bob Smith
Office: 8954 9186
Mobile: 0428 105 965