Aboriginal people (Australia)
Alternative labels
Aboriginal Australians
Briefing paper
Eye health measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2024
Eye diseases and vision problems are the most common long-term health conditions reported by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) people. The measures in this report cover the prevalence of eye health conditions, diagnosis and treatment services, the eye health workforce and outreach services. The report provides an evidence base for monitoring changes in...
Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathways through housing
This research explores how Indigenous Australians can best be supported to access secure, affordable, and appropriate housing. The insights will inform how Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), and other parties, can address the home ownership dilemma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Report
Supporting their futures: a sustainable model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarding
This report highlights the urgent need to address the shortfall in funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarding students. It calls for a sustainable funding model that offers Indigenous boarding schools the certainty they need to plan for the future, and will allow schools to attract and retain passionate staff, maintain essential infrastructure, and...
Report
Homicide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
This study uses 34 years of data from the National Homicide Monitoring Program to describe the prevalence and characteristics of homicide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, finding Indigenous women experienced a homicide victimisation rate up to seven times the national average.
Position paper
AMA anti-racism statement
This statement outlines a zero tolerance approach towards racism in medicine and the Australian healthcare sector as well as a commitment to working collaboratively to eliminate racism within the health system.