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First Peoples

Journal article

‘Giving back to our community’: the retention of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disability workforce in New South Wales, Australia

Falau Talbot, Kim Bulkeley, Caroline Alcorso, Kylie Gwynne, Boe Rambaldini, Alena Haines, Michelle Lincoln
This Aboriginal-led study examines the factors that influence the retention of non-university qualified Aboriginal health, ageing and disability workers in New South Wales. The findings provide insights into retention factors that strengthen disability service provider practices and inform government policy.
Journal article

Patterns in the access, utilisation and budget allocation of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) psychosocial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with mental health needs

Carmel Nelson, Shuichi Suetani, Randall Frazer, Tamsyn Borton, Rayno Potgieter, Tabinda Basit, Hayley Williams, Yan Liu, Lihong Zhang, Xiang-Yu Hou, Roxanne Bainbridge, Harvey Whiteford, Sandra Diminic
This study explores National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) psychosocial support among Indigenous Australians in South East Queensland, highlighting disparities in access and budget allocation. Findings show higher access for Indigenous participants benefiting those most in need. However, systemic challenges persist including under‑identification, missing utilisation data and housing instability.
Fact sheet

What does First Nations led truth-telling look like?


A core principle of truth-telling is that it should always be First Nations led. This fact sheet outlines the principles of First Nations led truth-telling, its importance, knowing whose lead to follow, navigating differing views and non-Indigenous truth-tellers. It identifies places to start and appropriate actions.
Report

Empowered Communities Partnership joint decision-making: lessons learned review


The Empowered Communities (EC) Partnership is an Indigenous designed and led place-based reform partnership and aims to improve socioeconomic outcomes and close the disparity gap in two to three generations. This review finds EC shared decision-making is an effective model for empowering Indigenous people. The review’s findings and recommendations provide a case for change.
Report

Counting on connectivity: measuring digital inclusion for First Nations Australians in 2025


The Measuring Digital Inclusion for First Nations Australians project gives a detailed national picture of digital inclusion and media use among First Nations Australians in comparison to other Australians. The research identifies key barriers to full digital participation while also highlighting the strengths, resilience and aspirations of First Nations communities.