Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program
Conclusion
AACAP is an on-going commitment that reinforces the strong association between Army and the Indigenous people of Northern Australia. It is a joint initiative between FaHCSIA and Army that has been improving health and living standards in Aboriginal communities since 1997.
Army provides soldiers and equipment to complete project management, construction, health care and training support to the communities selected by the steering committee. The program has seen essential housing, infrastructure, health and training support provided to remote communities across Australia.
Projects are the result of extensive consultation between the communities through FaHCSIA, Army, and other Government agencies. AACAP is conducted in a manner sensitive to community requirements and projects are selected that provide significant training benefits to Army.
AACAP, therefore, contributes to a more unified Australia through practical reconciliation and
continues to be a high priority for Army training.