Aboriginal community controlled organisations
Report
Review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap: study report
The final report of the Productivity Commission’s first three-yearly review of government action on the agreement finds that governments around Australia have failed to fully grasp the nature and scale of change required to meet the obligations they signed up to.
Report
Wellbeing informed care Kimberley: community consultation report - 2024
The Wellbeing Informed Care- Kimberley (WIC-K) project is a partnership between University of Western Australia and Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service (KAMS) and its member services. This report provides an overview of the consultation undertaken with Aboriginal community members to progress WIC-K Priority Area 2.
Report
Family Matters: report 2023
This report examines government actions to address the over-representation and the outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection systems. This year’s report shows that child protection systems continue to fail Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, with the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children entering out-of-home care continuing to...
Position paper
Let’s walk together, work together, we’ll be stronger together
In this policy position paper, the Lowitja Institute recommends that government funds the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Coalition on Climate and Health.
Evaluation
Evaluation of outreach programs
This report evaluates six First Nations health programs designed to improve access to care in rural, regional and remote areas. It finds the programs are generally effective and outlines recommendations for improvement. The report details the evaluation’s objectives, methods and findings, offering further suggestions for program improvement and broader system change.