This report researches, maps and assesses the extent of disability supports for Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory and the role of Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services in the disability/NDIS sector. It identifies 6 key issues and 11 ideas for improvement, outlining the significant challenges impacting Aboriginal people with a disability, carers, families and communities.

Access to culturally safe and effective healthcare extends to people in prison and youth detention facilities. First Nations people are over-represented in both prisons and youth detention facilities and often have complex health needs. This report presents evidence and recommendations for systemic reform to improve healthcare for First Nations people in places of detention and...

This paper presents information on the ear and hearing health of First Nations children aged 0–14 and shows the rate of preventable hearing loss among First Nations children is decreasing but still well above national averages.

This project combines lived experience with national survey data to better understand primary health care use and identify areas of unmet need, in particular for remote communities. The findings show that access to culturally appropriate healthcare varies greatly by location and that significant unmet need exists for Aboriginal Medical Services and community clinics.

This final report emphasizes the inadequacy of existing policy frameworks in addressing the systemic barriers that hinder First Nations economic empowerment. It highlights the need to shift from social welfare policies to strategic investments in First Nations wealth creation. The report makes 21 recommendations to enhance First Nations access to finance and capital, protect Indigenous...