First Peoples
Alternative labels
First Nations people
Indigenous
Indigenous peoples
Report
Reconciliation and Education: Past-Present-Future forum summary report
A summary of key discussions and outcomes of the Reconciliation and Education forum, which considered the future of Indigenous education. The forum identified commonalities, challenges and opportunities for educators and set out the first steps of an action plan intended to drive reconciliation in and through the sector.
Report
State of child health in Aotearoa NZ
This report presents data and insights that demonstrate the worsening state and continued inequity of child health in New Zealand, and calls for concerted action that is grounded in robust evidence. The report shows that Māori children, Pasifika children, and children living in areas of socioeconomic deprivation are significantly disproportionately affected by key health concerns.
Briefing paper
Closing the water gap
Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have inadequate drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene accessibility. This report outlines approaches that can be made to protect against water inequalities in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Journal article
Understanding the wellbeing needs of First Nations children in out-of-home care in Australia
This is a comprehensive review on the wellbeing needs of First Nations Australian children in out-of-home care (OOHC) and the aspects of care that support them. It supports ongoing efforts to improve OOHC for First Nations children and helps clarify elements that promote their wellbeing based on their experiences in care and the perspectives of...
Report
Advancing the Victorian treaty process: annual report 2023-24
This report highlights the achievements of the Victorian Government and the First Peoples’ Assembly in advancing the Treaty process and preparing to embark on landmark Treaty negotiations, which are on track to commence later in 2024.