Centred on the themes of justice, equality and healing, this report demonstrates how social, cultural and institutional determinants shape health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It presents ten recommendations aimed at embedding Indigenous rights in public policy, strengthening accountability across governments, and ensuring the National Agreement delivers tangible and equitable...

The final report from an inquiry into developing a long-term governance and resource framework for sustainable and effective Indigenous housing. It provides an overview of the inquiry and its findings, a vision for the future of Indigenous housing, recommendations for a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Strategy framework, and a pathway to system...

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.

This backgrounder provides a comprehensive overview of First Nations self-determination as a foundational human right and a practical framework for justice, better governance and stronger community outcomes in Australia. The paper explains what self-determination means, why it matters, and how it is being pursued in practice. It explores key mechanisms for advancing self-determination.

Since 2019, the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has been yarning with Community across the state. This report outlines how these ideas were brought to the negotiating table, ensuring self-determination at the heart of Australia’s first ever Treaty. The report presents the treatymaking ecosystem, working with community, getting treaty done and what is in the...