The First Nations Elders Advisory Committee will be made up of 12 people, 2 of different gender nominated by each Local Voice.
The State Voice will call for nominations for representatives from each of the 6 Local Voice regions soon.
Email VoiceSecretariat@sa.gov.au if you want to be kept up to date on the Elders Advisory Committee and notified when nominations open.
Read more about the Committee below.
Purpose and functions
The Committee will:
- Advise the State Voice on matters relating to the wellbeing, rights, needs, and interests of Elders.
- Provide the State Voice culturally informed insights that enhance policy development and decision-making affecting Elders.
- Identify emerging matters, challenges, and opportunities impacting the wellbeing of Elders across communities.
- Promote the voices and perspectives of Elders across all regions represented by the Local First Nations Voices;
- Strengthen intergenerational knowledge sharing through recommendations and advocacy
- Support Culturally appropriate engagement and consultation with First Nations Elders
- Provide advice of such other matters relating to Elders as determined by the State Voice.
Membership
The Committee will consist of two (2) First Nations persons of different gender nominated by each Local First Nations Voice and appointed by the State Voice, with a total of 12 members.
All members must:
- be First Nations persons; and
- be recognised as Elders by their community (see Section 2);
- reside in South Australia; and
- not be current members of the State Voice or any Local First Nations Voice.
Term of office
Members will be appointed for a term not exceeding two (2) years and will be eligible for reappointment, unless they have served two (2) consecutive maximum terms (4 years total).
Meetings
The Committee will meet at least two (2) times per year.
Members are expected to attend all meetings and participate in all processes constructively, and in good faith.
Meetings will be held at a time and location (or virtual platform) determined by the Chairs in consultation with the State Voice and other members.
