First Peoples employment supports
Alternative labels
First Peoples employment services
Report
10 truths about reconciliation action plans
This report outlines findings from a survey comparing the workplace experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across environments with and without Reconciliation Action Plans in place. Participants report more positive workplace experiences where Reconciliation Action Plans are in place.
Report
Gari Yala 2 (Speak the Truth) full report: centreing the work experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians in 2025–2026
This report is an examination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s workplace experiences in Australia. The message from participants is clear: organisations have made some progress but not enough. Racism and lack of cultural safety remain widespread, and without organisations deeply committing to truth-listening and truth-acting, meaningful change will remain out of reach.
Report
Increasing the number of Aboriginal teachers in the Northern Territory: planning for the future
The Northern Territory faces a critical shortage of Aboriginal school teachers. This report presents findings from a study which explored how teaching is perceived as a career by Aboriginal senior secondary students and current Aboriginal teachers. The study also examined strategies to promote teaching as a viable and appealing profession.
Guide
NDS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Guide and Toolkit
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Guide and Toolkit supports disability service organisations to improve workforce participation through culturally informed practice. It offers a two‑stage framework covering organisational readiness and practical employment strategies across recruitment, retention and progression. Grounded in self‑determination and partnership, it includes tools and templates to enable sustained, accountable action nationwide.
Evaluation
Indigenous Employment Program Evaluation
This evaluation reports on the Indigenous Employment Program (IEP), drawing on the historical context of each sub-program to provide insight into design, implementation and impact. The sub-programs were evaluated against the following objectives: the appropriateness of program design and implementation the extent to which expected outcomes of each program have been achieved (effectiveness) how efficiently...