A report on how the Medical Research Future Fund is supporting research to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It includes funding insights, facilitators and barriers to research, and impact stories. It highlights examples of Indigenous sovereign governance and community-led innovation, and identifies opportunities to strengthen the long-term impact of these...

Eye diseases and vision problems are the most common long-term health conditions reported by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This report updates eye health measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The measures cover the prevalence of eye health conditions, diagnosis and treatment services, the eye health workforce and outreach services.

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.

The annual report assesses the Commonwealth’s delivery against actions outlined in the 2025 implementation plan. It highlights what the Commonwealth delivered in 2025 and outlines implementation priorities for 2026 to contribute to achieving the outcomes of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The report includes case studies on outstanding programs, services and initiatives.

A suite of practical resources to support police custody oversight and strengthen domestic implementation of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). They are living documents that can be adapted and updated by individual National Preventive Mechanism domestic monitoring bodies as suits them best.