Paralympics Australia has an enduring belief that sport has the power the change the world. Drawing on this belief, Paralympics Australia’s First Nations Advisory Group (FNAG) has been established to guide Paralympic Australia’s strategic priorities specifically relating to the ensuring cultural safety when implementing Paralympics Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) and participation pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players.  
 
We are seeking nominations from First Nations people with diverse knowledge within the sports industry and experiences in engaging with First Nations peoples and communities through culturally safe practices.   
 
2023 marks the beginning of our new strategic plan and the launch of our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. The First Nations Advisory Group will have the opportunity to provide a cultural lens, advice and contribute to decision-making which shapes the future our Reconciliation journey within the Paralympic Movement in Australia.   
 
The First Nations Advisory Group will support the strategic objectives of Paralympics Australia (PA) by:  
  • Providing PA with advice and guidance on priorities to engage and increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Paralympic sport, including workforce, leadership roles and pathways into the high-performance system. 
  • Providing advice on PA’s diversity and inclusion policies, initiatives and programs including culturally safe policies to support athletes and appropriate acknowledgment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture across our community.
  • Providing advice on sensitive and emerging matters pertaining to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 
  • Providing advice and informing strategic decisions regarding the implementation of Paralympics Australia Reconciliation Action Plan. 
  • Inform our games preparations and operations regarding cultural sensitivities and considerations, including exploring creating wellbeing support mechanisms for First Nations athletes throughout the Games. 
  • Exploring and defining the intersectionality of being First Nations and playing sport with a disability. 
  • Acting as diversity advocates to raise awareness in the community of the importance of diversity and inclusion, and attending key events throughout the year, where possible.   
 
We will appoint a maximum of five (5) people to the First Nations Advisory Group.   
 
Questions & More Information  
 
If you have any issues, questions or would like more information please contact:  
  • Sharon White, Executive Officer via sharon.white@paralympic.org.au  
  • Grace Sarra, RAP Advisor via grace.sarra@paralympic.org.au  
 
Timelines  
  • EOI opens Friday 24 November 2023 
  • EOI submission close Friday 22 December 2023 
  • Group to be appointed by Tuesday 30 January 2024 
  • Host first meeting in February 2024  

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* 1. What is your full name?

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* 2. What is your phone number?

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* 3. What is your email address?

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* 4. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

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* 5. Do you identify as a person living with a disability?

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* 6. Do you have experience in parasport, paralympic or high-performance sport? 

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* 7. Please tell us about your skills in building relationships between First Nations communities, individuals and key stakeholders.

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* 8. Please tell us why you would like to be part of the Paralympics Australia’s First Nations Advisory Group.

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* 9. Please attached a copy of your CV 

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* 10. Please acknowledge you have read the terms of reference?

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