The paper captures findings and recommendations from work on the future of co-design practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It provides an update on consultations, as well as case studies that illustrate key approaches to authentic co-design. The paper presents a call to action for governments to ensure dramatic improvements in co-design practices.

The second of three reports arising from a research inquiry examining Australia’s Indigenous housing system. The report examines how the system is structured, operates and is funded, and explores housing tenure choices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The research builds the evidence base to support the creation of a national strategy.

A core principle of truth-telling is that it should always be First Nations led. This fact sheet outlines the principles of First Nations led truth-telling, its importance, knowing whose lead to follow, navigating differing views and non-Indigenous truth-tellers. It identifies places to start and appropriate actions.

Martu organisation, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) shows that there are ways to Close the Gap delivering results that are both culturally grounded and practically effective. This article explores what the KJ Model contributes to the broader conversation about Closing the Gap, highlighting the lessons it offers for policy and practice.

This report presents the First Nations responses to the Australian National Carer Survey from 2020 to 2024. It focuses on First Nations carers’ economic and social needs, caring relationships, carers’ experiences accessing services, and their health and wellbeing. Findings show that many services do not meet First Nations carers’ needs to support their wellbeing.