First Nations children
Journal article
Pathways to adolescent executive function in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
This article describes research into adolescent executive functioning in Australian Indigenous children, examining the role of early home and learning environments and key developmental skills. Longitudinal data indicates preschool visual motor and literacy skills and early school classroom self-regulation predict adolescent executive function. Policy responses for family and early learning services are suggested.
Report
Report card: on the Northern Territory Governments DFSV strategy 2025–2028 as a response to the Coroner's report
A report card assessing progress against the recommendations made by the Northern Territory Coroner in 2025 following the inquest into the domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) related deaths of four Aboriginal women. The purpose of the report is to strengthen accountability, prioritise progress and support a coordinated Territory-wide response.
Strategy
Our ways – strong ways – our voices: national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plan to end family, domestic and sexual violence 2026–2036
A 10-year national strategy that will guide actions towards ending violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. The plan is grounded in culture and lived experiences. Woven throughout the plan are eight principles that underpin change based on self‑determination, truth-telling, lived experience, healing, systemic transformation, intersectionality, accountability and Indigenous data sovereignty.
Report
Reviewing implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle 2025
This series of reports reviews the progress of the state and territory governments in implementing the full intent of the Child Placement Principle. The Principle is designed to promote policy and practice to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system.
Position paper
Racism and the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
This position paper reviews current policies focused on racism and health and examines how well these are addressing the unique and catastrophic impacts that racism has on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's health. It calls for urgent action to support local, community-led responses and drive systemic reform to protect and promote their wellbeing.