The RECS is part of a suite of tools designed to improve all aspects of regional and remote engagement, travel, and coordination of community visits.

The first edition, launched in 2015, has proved to be a useful tool for government and organisations to coordinate the delivery of services to Aboriginal communities across the Territory.

The strategy was officially recognised in 2016 when it won the International Association for Public Participation in the 'Indigenous Project' category.

The second edition offers refreshed information with more emphasis on the use of first language, relationships and getting the community prepared the purposes of engagement.

"Effective coordination and engagement systems are the bedrock of good communication with our communities and refreshing this strategy ensures its continuing applicability," Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Selena Uibo said.

The RECS includes BushTel and BushReady, and the delivery of the Remote Engagement Essentials training workshops which provide professional learning that supports new and existing staff to develop knowledge, skills and behaviour required to work effectively in regional and remote communities in the NT.

Since the initial 'BushReady' Remote Engagement Essentials training workshop in 2016, more than 500 staff have completed training.

The 'BushReady' Remote Engagement Essentials training workshops will be rolled out across the regions with seven planned this year.

"Since it was launched in 2015, the RECS has been a powerful tool that has led to a more streamlined approach for delivering services to Aboriginal Territorians," Minister for Local Government, Chansey Paech said.

"Everybody planning on visiting or working in remote communities should make themselves familiar with this document."

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