First Peoples
Alternative labels
First Nations people
Indigenous
Indigenous peoples
Briefing paper
Embedding cultural safety: National Cultural Safety Training Standards and organisational action for cultural safety
This policy brief outlines the importance of cultural safety in addressing racism, the need for clarity and understanding about cultural safety and creating pathways for embedding cultural safety in health and human services through establishing national training standards and a linked accreditation process, combined with dedicated organisational action.
Report
Chronic physical health conditions and the mental health and wellbeing of First Nations people
First Nations people experience significant health disparities, including high rates of chronic physical and mental health conditions. This paper explores the intersection of physical and mental health among First Nations people, focusing on chronic disease management and social and emotional wellbeing. It evaluates health programs, health policies and digital health initiatives which aim to improve...
Report
National review of First Nations health care in prisons: final report
Access to culturally safe and effective healthcare extends to people in prison and youth detention facilities. First Nations people are over-represented in both prisons and youth detention facilities and often have complex health needs. This report presents evidence and recommendations for systemic reform to improve healthcare for First Nations people in places of detention and...
Strategy
The First Nations clean energy strategy 2024-2030
The Strategy is a national framework to guide investment, influence policy, and support First Nations people to self-determine how they participate in, and benefit from, Australia’s clean energy transition.
Briefing paper
Ear and hearing health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2024: children aged 0–14
This paper presents information on the ear and hearing health of First Nations children aged 0–14 and shows the rate of preventable hearing loss among First Nations children is decreasing but still well above national averages.