First Peoples
Alternative labels
First Nations people
Indigenous
Indigenous peoples
Strategy
Blueprint: a children’s plan for Queensland
This blueprint from the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Commissioner offers a practical, actionable path to develop a Children’s Plan for Queensland. A Children’s Plan will aim to improve life outcomes for all children and work across government to make children a central focus in decision-making.
Evaluation
Mobile Black Spot Program evaluation
This evaluation of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) examined how effectively it delivered improved mobile coverage in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. Using mixed methods, it assessed implementation, appropriateness, effectiveness and identified lessons for future program and policy design. The evaluation produced 5 recommendations to strengthen future program delivery.
Briefing paper
Measuring what really matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: racism and cultural safety in healthcare
This policy brief examines how systemic racism in Australian hospitals continues to affect the experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, and outlines the evidence needed to drive reform. It highlights the need for a nationally coordinated approach led by Indigenous voices and backed by clear policy direction, consistent standards and comprehensive...
Report
Mapping the digital gap: Warakurna, WA 2025 community update report
This report outlines updated findings from the second and third research visit to Warakurna Community in Western Australia's (WA's) Ngaanyatjarra Lands. It outlines changes in First Nations digital inclusion over three years, updating the state and usage of communications and media services in Warakurna from 2023 to 2025.
Evaluation
Final report of the evaluation of the Australian Government’s investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care through the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme
This report sets out the findings and recommendations of a 6-year evaluation of the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme (IAHP) from 2017 to 2023. The aim of the evaluation was to strengthen the appropriateness and effectiveness of comprehensive primary health care systems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. It finds Aboriginal Community Controlled...