The main role of the AETC is to provide independent policy advice on all issues relating to Aboriginal education and training to the Minister for Education and Training.
The Senior Officers National Network of Indigenous Education (SONNIE) has been established to provide a network of support to directors, managers and senior staff of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and training directorates across all States and Territories. SONNIE provides a vehicle to support key decision-makers of Indigenous education and training through the provision of advice as well as the sharing of information on policies and programs that demonstrate improved education and training outcomes for Indigenous people both at the State and national levels. SONNIE membership consists of all directors and managers of Indigenous education and training directorates in all Australian states and territories.
The TAFEWA SISC was established by the Department in 2005 and comprises TAFEWA managing directors and senior Departmental executives. The committee identifies priorities and sets strategic directions for the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Western Australia. In addition, SISC builds the capacity of TAFEWA to provide culturally inclusive services to Aboriginal people, creates a forum to discuss emerging issues and supports projects to accelerate outcomes for Aboriginal people in VET in Western Australia.