This resource guides public servants to build strong and enduring partnerships with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations. Partnerships with First Nations peoples are at the heart of priority reforms in the National Agreement to Closing the Gap. The Playbook provides practical guidance and best-practice examples on working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Playbook is the first step toward consistent partnership skills and practices throughout the Australian Public Service. It highlights elements to strong partnerships, the six functions of government as a partner and guides public servants who may be new to the partnership process. At its core, it engenders trust, understanding of history, openness and sustainable long-term relationships.  

The Playbook should be read alongside the Charter of partnerships and engagement, which sets out principles for how government can put people and business at the centre of policy, implementation and delivery.