First Peoples
Alternative labels
First Nations people
Indigenous
Indigenous peoples
Journal article
Defining, controlling and analysing Indigenous data: commitment to historical consistency or commitment to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
This study was conducted to ascertian whether Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people prefer being asked whether they ‘identify’ as Aborigonal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or if they are of Aboriginal and/or Tores Strait Islander ‘origin'.
Journal article
Aboriginal childhood overweight and obesity: the need for Aboriginal designed and led initiatives
This paper reviews available evidence on programs and policies for obesity prevention and treatment for Aboriginal children and provides recommendations for improved outcomes.
Evaluation
Third year evaluation of the Indigenous Procurement Policy
This evaluation of the Australian Government's Indigenous Procurement Policy found that overall the policy had a positive effect on Indigenous business and supported its rapid growth. However, further work was needed to improve the policy settings and the resulting outcomes for Indigenous people and communities.
Report
Understanding completion rates of Indigenous higher education students from two regional universities: a cohort analysis
This analysis provides the depth of understanding required for targeted Indigenous higher education policy and practice appropriate to students from regional and remote places.
Discussion paper
A path forward: developing the Western Australian government’s Aboriginal empowerment strategy - discussion paper
The Western Australian Government is developing a strategy to guide how it works with Aboriginal people towards better social, economic, health and cultural outcomes. This discussion paper has been developed in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Advisory Council and a range of Aboriginal organisations.