First Peoples
Alternative labels
First Nations people
Indigenous
Indigenous peoples
Discussion paper
Where to now: the road ahead for Indigenous policy
This paper argues that applying the principles of a market economy and democracy — successful elsewhere in Australia — can bring prosperity to Indigenous communities. It proposes fundamental changes to Indigenous policy, including land rights reform, to foster economic inclusion and accountability.
Report
Closing the Gap: annual data compilation report
This is the fourth Annual Data Compilation Report which reports progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the Agreement). Overall, data is available to report progress on 15 out of the 19 socio-economic targets. Five targets are on track, five targets show improvement but are not on track, progress for four targets is...
Literature review
Definitions and uses of the term “decolonisation”
This rapid review of key literature in the field of decolonisation – in particular as it applies to education research – explores the origins of the term, its various definitions and methodologies alongside examples of contemporary usage. The authors privilege the work of Māori and Indigenous writers who have paved the way for the ongoing...
Working paper
Building on strengths: educational pathways that benefit Māori students
Focussing on labour market outcomes and some non-labour market outcomes, this paper is an economic analysis of pathways through education leading to strong outcomes for Māori students, and how these differ by gender - and for students with different interests and aptitudes in high school.
Journal article
Generating evidence to inform responsive and effective actions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health and well-being
Australia does not have a national strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health, and as a result, policy and programming are fragmented and not always responsive to needs. The Roadmap Project works in partnership with young people to define priority areas and establish developmentally appropriate, evidence-based actions.