First Peoples
Alternative labels
First Nations people
Indigenous
Indigenous peoples
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Curated from a broad selection of key Indigenous policy topics, the First Peoples & Public Policy Collection brings together diverse, policy-relevant practice resources and research information to support the development and implementation of better public policy.
Journal article
The co-design of an Indigenous and community-led culturally responsive prevention framework to reduce the incarceration of children
This study addresses the disproportionate incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Australia by co-designing an Indigenous community-led, culturally responsive prevention framework. The resulting framework comprises three interconnected levels: universal outcomes for thriving children, connected families and empowered communities, rights-based systemic reforms, and culturally grounded program elements across the life course.
Report
Preparedness for artificial intelligence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health: workforce policy, perspectives and future directions
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to realise the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, while safeguarding against potential harms, leadership, perspectives and Indigenous Knowledge Systems need to be embedded throughout the AI lifecycle. This scoping and policy review builds on the work of Artificial intelligence for healthcare in Australian Indigenous...
Report
Doing things differently: funding ACCOs to keep families together
This report presents research into funding model options for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) delivering child and family support services. The report identifies core principles to guide the design of a funding model that is responsive to the sector and makes implementation recommendations.
Report
NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy: implementation assessment
This report sets out the results of an assessment of the implementation of the Aboriginal Procurement Policy. It finds targets have been met or exceeded but the impact of the policy is constrained by inconsistent implementation across agencies, limited transparency, and concerns around compliance by agencies and head contractors.