Indigenous knowledge
Fact sheet
Respecting and protecting Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)
When First Nations communities share their knowledge and culture, including language, this is their Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). This fact sheet and guide provide an understanding of what ICIP rights are so that they can be upheld and protected for individuals and communities, for First Nations communities engaged with and for future generations.
Strategy
Astronomy decadal plan 2026–2035
The plan sketches the vision and priorities for Australian astronomy over the next decade. It outlines the capabilities and facilities that will be key to empowering Australian research. It outlines Australia’s research impact and excellence in astronomy, then dives into detail on Australia’s infrastructure, instrumentation, innovation and community. The plan identifies nine priorities.
Position paper
System-wide approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led reform is not a supplementary consideration in mental health and suicide prevention, it is foundational. This position paper highlights a pattern of inadequate action and unfulfilled promises, calling for immediate funding and full implementation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led strategies and frameworks, backed by binding accountability mechanisms, to end...
Journal article
A culturally grounded framework for co-designing policy with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
This paper aims to develop a culturally grounded framework for co-designing policy with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by employing a framework synthesis approach and yarning methods. The proposed framework aims to amalgamate Indigenous perspectives into policy co-design, ensuring inclusive, effective and culturally informed policies.
Journal article
Connecting community: the role of Indigenous management in disability care
This paper presents findings from a 2023 Indigenist qualitative study exploring how disability service providers in Southeast Queensland support Indigenous peoples with disabilities. It found Indigenous-managed organisations demonstrated an Embedded Cultural Base model where cultural values were deeply woven into governance, service delivery, and community engagement.