Youth Forum & Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Education Project - Request for Information

### 🏛️ Tender Overview Aboriginal Affairs NSW is seeking expressions of interest via a Request for Information (RFI) for the **Youth Forum & Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) Education Project**. This initiative aims to support ACH reforms by enhancing awareness among non-Aboriginal stakeholders and fostering Aboriginal youth engagement through a dedicated, Aboriginal-led forum. ### 🎯 Scope of Work The project requires a supplier to deliver three core components: * **Youth Forum Scoping:** Defining the purpose, governance, delivery model, and stakeholder networks for an Aboriginal-led youth forum. * **Education Kit Development:** Creating comprehensive resources covering both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including legal obligations, compliance pathways, and due diligence for sectors such as mining, agriculture, and development. * **Strategic Communications:** Developing a rollout strategy to promote the Education Kit through targeted messaging and stakeholder engagement. ### 📋 Key Requirements Interested parties must demonstrate: * **Cultural Capability:** Proven experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage engagements and alignment with the Aboriginal Procurement Policy. * **Organizational Capacity:** Demonstrated expertise in public sector service delivery, relevant certifications, and a robust team structure. ### 💡 Why Apply? This RFI is a strategic market engagement tool designed to inform the future procurement strategy for the ACHIS project. It provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and influence the design of upcoming formal tender packages. **Keywords:** Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, Youth Forum, Education Kit, NSW Government, Procurement, Cultural Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, ACHIS.