What ANTaR is
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation with affiliates in all States and Territories.
ANTaR NSW is an incorporated association with both individual and organisational members.
We exist to support and help protect the human rights of Indigenous Australians (Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders). ANTaR works to:
- build a national coalition of support for Indigenous rights and reconciliation
- support cultural, legal and political changes that make things fairer
- build links between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia
If you would like to become involved please contact us.
It is time to make Indigenous Poverty History - say YES!
Over 90% of Australians voted YES in the 1967 Referendum to give the Commonwealth Government the power to make laws for (the benefit of) Aboriginal people and for Indigenous people to be counted in the census.
Campaigns
Close the Gap
The next phase of the Close the Gap campaign is now being prepared. We will be asking the Government for a decent allocation of funds to Aboriginal health in the 2009/2010 budget.
We're looking for volunteers in Sydney who feel confident about visiting a politician face-to-face. Contact us if you'd like to be involved.
Stolen Wages in NSW
Important Notice for NSW Stolen Generations members
If you or a deceased relative were under the Protection Acts before 1969, the NSW Government may owe you unpaid wages, endowment or other trust money. You must register your claim by 31 December 2008. Call the Aboriginal Trust Fund Repayment Scheme on 1800 765 889 or talk to an Indigenous Justice Program Lawyer on 8898 6527.
Current Action - ANTaR NSW is urging people around Australia to follow up their government's responses to the 2006 Senate Standing Committee Inquiry's Report 'Unfinished business: Indigenous stolen wages'. So far, all governments, including the Federal government have not responded. The Committee has recommended a national oral history and archive research project involving national, state and territory jurisdictions.
