About the Aboriginal Water Program
Healthy waterways are critical to the culture and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities across NSW. Water provides food, kinship, connection, recreation, stories, songlines and healing.
The department is committed to improving water management in NSW by giving greater recognition to Aboriginal water rights and interests as well as improving access to and ownership of water for cultural, spiritual, social, environmental and economic benefit to communities.
Regional Aboriginal Water Committees
Committees for Aboriginal people across NSW to provide advice on water planning and management.
NSW Water Strategy Priority 2
Recognise Aboriginal people’s rights and values and increase access to and ownership of water for cultural and economic purposes.
NSW Aboriginal Water Strategy
The Aboriginal Water Strategy developed with Aboriginal communities will ensure continued access to water resources for Aboriginal people.
Yarning with communities on water management
Engaging with Aboriginal people as a commitment to improving cultural, economic, and social outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Cultural Watering Plans
Cultural Watering Plans provide the information and data required to improve policies to achieve Aboriginal community aspirations.
For any enquiries please contact the Aboriginal Water Programs Team: Aboriginalwater.enquiries@dpie.nsw.gov.au