SPSP is a place-based collective impact model that combines locally-led change aligned with policy and funding reform by state/territory and Commonwealth government partners. This initiative is led in each of the community by motivated and influential cultural and community leaders. The work is authorised by a local leadership group which is reflective of the diversity of the community.
Function:
Place-based
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partner/s:
Four signed Collaboration agreements with Bourke (Bourke Tribal Council); Far West SA (Far West Aboriginal Community Leadership Group); Logan (Gnirigomandala Karulbo); and Gladstone (First Nations Working Group)
Government agency partner:
Department of Social Services Relevant state/territory government agencies and local councils
Priority reform:
Priority Reform One
Priority Reform Two
Priority Reform Three
Priority Reform Four
Outcome:
Outcome 01
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Partnership timeframes:
Partnerships commenced between 2019 - 2021 and will continue for up to 10 years under the initiative, which is currently funded to 30 June 2029
Response agreed by both parties:
Bourke Tribal Council, Far West Aboriginal Community Leadership Group and First Nations Working Group have agreed. Nil response from Gnirigimandala Karulbo
Strong partnership elements - Clause 32
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| A(i): | A(ii): | A(iii): | B(i): | B(ii): | B(iii): | B(iv): | B(i): | B(ii): | B(iii): | B(iv): | B(v): | B(vi): | B(vii): |
| Met | Met | Met | Met | Met | Not applicable | Not applicable | Met | Met | Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Strong partnership elements - Clause 33
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Achievements over the last 12 months:
As a result of this different way of working accomplishments are published in the Early Evidence of Impact Report and will continue to be captured through the Understanding, Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (UMEL) processes - Early evidence of the impact of community led change. The strong partnership elements principles continue to be embedded in the partnerships:
- Gladstone – In February 2023 First Nations Working Group members and First Nations people on the whole of community Leadership Group participated in a planning session with government parents (Gladstone City Council, Queensland government and Department of Social Services). This planning session defined the priorities for the community-led initiative, Gladstone Region engaging in action Together, for the year (strengthening 32Cv).
- Logan - In June 2023 the SPSP initiative annual learning event was co-hosted by Logan Together (strengthening 32Bii) and Gnirigomindala Karulbo (First Nations Leadership Group) in Eagleby. The learning event opened with Gnirigomindala Karulbo hosting yarning circles (strengthening 32Ciii) on the three pillars that guide the work of Logan Together and partners - First Nations First; Community-led; and Children at the Heart. Participant feedback highlights this learning opportunity, held in cultural practice, was a highlight of the learning event and very impactful.
- Bourke – In April and June 2023 the two co-chairs of the Maranguka Cross Sector Leadership Group, from NSW government and Department of Social Services, met with the Bourke Tribal Council to brief on investment mapping (Australian government grants and NSW government contracts) and strengthened cross sector governance arrangements (strengthening 32Cv)
- Far West Region – In July 2023 Far West Aboriginal Community Leadership Group and the Far West Partnerships Backbone team have launched their regional agenda for change, the Happy, Healthy and Wealthy strategy. Government partners including Department of Social Services and National Indigenous Australian’s Agency, participated in events to commence the launch of the strategy (strengthening 32Cv and 32Ciii).
- Gove Peninsula - Traditional Owners (TO) of the Gove Peninsula (Rirratjingu and Gumatj clans) have set out a clear vision for the future of the Gove Peninsula. NT government partners and Department of Social Services worked with the local ARDS Aboriginal Corporation to translate the SPSP partnership offer into Yolŋu language and worldview, this included shifting the partnership ‘offer’ to an ‘invitation’ to increase equity in the relationships (strengthening 32Cii, 32Ciii) .As agreed with the TOs, the SPSP partnership in Gove Peninsula is in the early stages of supporting a community-led approach to implementing the TO Vision, including Yolŋu and Ŋäpaki (all non-Yolŋu) living and working together in harmony (strengthening 32Cv).
Partnership elements strengthened:
32C(vi) meets in 2023 - Government partners in the SPSP initiative are committed to enabling systemic and long term population level changes, including pursuing funding and systems reform. This may involve focusing on aligning funding for services to the jointly agreed community priorities.
32B(iii) is Not Applicable as Collaboration Agreements are between the partners. However there are publically available approaches on how the partners work together in agreements support of a shared local agenda, strategy and plan of action. For example in Bourke, this includes Maranguka’s Growing our Kids Up Safe, Smart & Strong Strategy and the Maranguka Principles.