National Indigenous Australians Agency
Sonia Singh currently serves as the Acting Director of Public Affairs and Media at the National Indigenous Australians Agency, where responsibilities include leading a media team, managing media inquiries, and providing communications advice to the Executive. Previous roles include Media Manager and Communications Adviser, focusing on Indigenous Affairs in both the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Social Services. Sonia's experience spans various communication roles, including Public Affairs Officer and Communication Officer, emphasizing media relations and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, Sonia has managed operations in hospitality and event coordination, showcasing strong leadership, organizational, and customer service skills, supported by a Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Canberra.
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National Indigenous Australians Agency
At the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), we are committed to supporting aspirations of First Nations peoples and removing barriers to ensure full and equal participation in the social and economic life of Australia. We leverage our partnerships and relationships to ensure First Nations voices are heard. We support the Minister for Indigenous Australians, The Hon Linda Burney MP, and work to influence policy across the entire Australian Government. We liaise closely with State and Territory governments, peak bodies and service providers to ensure Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise each community is unique. Our regional presence extends across Australia with staff based in each state and territory. Our staff work collaboratively and in genuine partnership with communities to ensure policies, programs and services address their unique needs. Areas of focus include health and wellbeing, education, employment, economic development, culture and heritage, land and the environment, housing, community safety, Closing the Gap, supporting the Indigenous voice co-design process, and constitutional recognition. NIAA is a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and our people are the heart of the NIAA. The NIAA shared values support our positive, inclusive and delivery orientated culture: • We respect multiple perspectives • We are professional and act with integrity • We invest in each other’s success • We are authentic • We deliver with purpose.