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Indigenous Ambassadors Program

The Indigenous Ambassadors Program was initiated to inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about payments and programs available from the agencies under the Department of Human Services.

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  • Aims of the Indigenous Ambassadors Program
  • The Indigenous Ambassadors
  • Role of an Indigenous Ambassador
  • More information

Aims of the Indigenous Ambassadors Program

The program aims to:

  • further strengthen the Government's commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • improve the delivery of vital Government services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • complement the Department's already extensive network of Indigenous specialist staff.

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The Indigenous Ambassadors

At present, there are 4 Indigenous Ambassadors - Rugby League legend, Arthur Beetson, Olympic hurdler, Kyle Vander-Kuyp, women's Touch Football champion, Bo de la Cruz, and Sydney Swans AFL star, Michael O' Loughlin.

Arthur Beetson, Rugby League legend

  • 'Arthur Beetson - DHS Indigenous Ambassador' Factsheet

Kyle Vander-Kuyp, Olympic hurdler

  • 'Kyle Vander-Kuyp - DHS Indigenous Ambassador' Factsheet

Bo de la Cruz, Touch Football champion

  • 'Bo de la Cruz - DHS Indigenous Ambassador' Factsheet

Michael O'Loughlin, AFL star

  • 'Michael O'Loughlin - DHS Indigenous Ambassador' Factsheet

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Role of an Indigenous Ambassador

The role of an Indigenous Ambassador is to visit and talk face to face with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Ambassadors will:

  • help build awareness of government services
  • learn, first-hand, how service delivery can be improved and tailored to better meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • provide feedback to the Minister of Human Services and its agencies.

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More information

If you have any questions, require further information or would like to give us some feedback about the Indigenous Ambassadors Program email us at: indigenous.ambassadors@centrelink.gov.au

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