Aboriginal people (Australia)
Alternative labels
Aboriginal Australians
Position paper
Federal election 2025: leading towards a reconciled future – 2025 and beyond
This paper calls on the next federal government to continue to take steps to ensure the full and equitable participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the economic, social and cultural life of Australia. It sets out six foundational actions to set a course towards a reconciled nation that benefits all Australians.
Report
Closing the Gap education, employment and housing targets: key findings and implications
This report outlines key factors associated with five Closing the Gap targets considered to be social determinants of health: housing; youth engagement in employment, education or training; year 12 completion; participation in tertiary education; and employment. Remoteness was identified as an important factor for three of the targets. The report identifies common themes and strategies...
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Escaping Violence Payment place-based trial
This evaluation is of the place-based trial of the Escaping Family Violence Payment in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait. It found the payment was highly effective in supporting people leaving violent relationships and the place-based trial demonstrated the practice and benefits of culturally appropriate service delivery.
Report
Oral health outreach services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the Northern Territory
This report presents information on oral health outreach services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people aged under 16 in the Northern Territory. It finds that there were some improvements over time in the proportion of First Nations children in the Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment Oral Health Program with tooth...
Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework: Queensland 2025 report
The framework monitors progress towards health equity for First Nations people and this report presents key findings for Queensland. The report finds mixed results, with some areas of improvement and other areas of concern across the three tiers of health status and outcomes, determinants of health, and health system performance.