The Census Data in 2006 reflects that there are 1235 indigenous people residing in the Bathurst Region, which represents 3.4% of the total population. In New South Wales approximately 2.1% of the population is indigenous.   These figures should be considered with caution as many indigenous people do not complete the Census.

Council supports the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Consultative Committee which meets monthly and provides opportunity for indigenous people to inform Council on cultural and social issues affecting their communities.

The following points on Wiradjuri Heritage have been extracted from “The new country: A Thematic history of The Bathurst Regional Council Local Government Area”, 2006 and “The Wiradjuri in and around Bathurst”, at www.peterandren.com, 2007.

Bathurst Local Aboriginal Consultative Committee

The aim of the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Consultative Committee (BLACC) is to provide advice on Aboriginal cultural and social issues to the Bathurst Regional Council to assist the Council to develop and implement policies and programs that will address the issues raised.

Some of the social issues to be considered by the group include;   

NAIDOC celebrates the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia. All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week activities.

Relationships Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and Council

Council has agreed to establish protocols for communication with and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community representatives.

Council held an acknowledgment of the Parliamentary Apology on Thursday, 14 February 2008 at Bathurst Regional Council.