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Aboriginal people (Australia)

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Aboriginal Australians
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Towards a theory of Indigenous contact with the criminal justice system


The authors of this report argue that measures to reduce illicit drug and alcohol use, improve school retention and improve economic outcomes for Indigenous Australians are essential if Australia is to achieve any long-term reduction in the scale of Indigenous over-representation in prison.
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A snapshot of inequality in Australia: research paper


This paper provides an update on the state of economic inequality in Australia, reviewing the period of the COVID-19 induced recession and recovery. It also deep dives into economic inequality for three cohorts - women, older people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Funding model options for ACCO integrated early years services: final report


This research project used mixed methods to collect data and develop funding model options that enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to access high quality, culturally safe early childhood education and support services that meet their developmental and wellbeing needs.
Evaluation

Strengthening the evidence base for Aboriginal alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation services

A. Tranh, Stella Nalukwago, N. Henderson, J. Coyte, D. Edwards, T. Stacey, T. Gordon, A. Bennett, A. Lee

This evaluation investigates the process of working with six Aboriginal alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation services in New South Wales to embed a best-evidence Standardised Assessment Tool (SAT) into their service delivery processes, and the outcomes of using it for service improvement. It concludes that the SAT and the Continuous Quality Improvement processes are...
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What works? A qualitative exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing programs that respond to family violence


The findings outlined in this report provide further evidence on the effectiveness of healing programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing and/or using family violence. This report highlights the urgent need for sustainable, long-term funding for healing programs conceived of and led by First Nations people.