Aboriginal Advisory Committee ‘Warin Tiati’

The Aboriginal Advisory Committee, ‘Warin Tiati’, provides professional and strategic advice and recommendations to Council on issues affecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA).

Warin Tiati means ‘let’s talk’ in Dharug dalang. The Committee members sought to emphasise the unique identity and purpose of the Committee, with a name in Darug language.

The Aboriginal Advisory Committee aligns with several elements of Fairfield City Council’s City Plan 2022-2032. The Committee gives expression to Council’s commitment to community wellbeing, through fostering accessible opportunities for its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Council’s aim is to create an accessible and liveable city, with well-managed community assets and infrastructure. Underpinning all this is good governance.

Warin Tiati advises on the delivery and actioning of Fairfield City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Action Plan and meets quarterly.

Expressions of Interest Now Open

Council is looking for a community representative to join the Warin Tiati Aboriginal Committee.

The Committee is made up of a Council staff member (Community Projects and Partnerships Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), Councillor/s (as nominated by Council) and up to 12 community representatives who are at least 15 years of age.

If you are passionate about building, fostering and embracing respectful relationships which honour, support and celebrate Fairfield City’s Aboriginal heritage, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join the Warin Tiati Aboriginal Advisory Committee.

Memberships terms of Warin Tiati, the Aboriginal Advisory Committee are 3 years for community representatives, 1 year for Councillor/s and an ongoing term for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders.

Submit your Expression of Interest

TIMEFRAME

Expressions of interest applications will close at 5pm on 29 September 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be notified in late October, following endorsement by Council.

For more information, please contact the Community Projects and Partnerships Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander on 9725 0222 or scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au