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First Peoples

Report

State of the ACCO sector: child protection and out-of-home care census interim report


An overview of the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCO) child protection and out-of-home care sector as it relates to service delivery, workforce, governance and community and client needs in New South Wales. It highlights the strength and commitment of ACCOs in keeping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people connected to family, culture and...
Report

Housing solutions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people exiting care in NSW


Aboriginal young people leaving care in New South Wales face serious and enduring challenges as they transition into adulthood. This report examines the current housing landscape for Aboriginal young people exiting care, extended care arrangements and available financial entitlements across Australia, while identifying best practice initiatives within Australia and internationally.
Report

Journey to Gellung Warl


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...
Journal article

Culturally safe assistive technology provision in Australia

Libby Callaway, Hilary O'Connell, Eleanor Kennett-Smith, Natasha Layton
This study explores inequities in Assistive Technology (AT) access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Secondary analysis identified barriers and facilitators across people, products, personnel, provision and policy, generating nine principles for culturally safe AT delivery. The findings highlight actions needed for respectful and effective AT programs.
Policy

Statewide Treaty Declaration


The Declaration affirms the importance of First Peoples’ Lore, law, rights, responsibilities and sovereignty. The Declaration was written by Assembly Members to Community about the first statewide Treaty in Victoria. The Statewide Treaty Declaration outlines the key components that comprise Gellung Warl, and the roles the community will play in the Treaty era.