First Peoples
Alternative labels
First Nations people
Indigenous
Indigenous peoples
Report
National Elder Abuse Research Program: the abuse and mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people
This report provides a nuanced understanding of the nature and dynamics of abuse and mistreatment experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people. It describes how this differs from the general population. The research identifies strategies and policy responses tailored to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing elder abuse.
Journal article
It affects everything: a national study exploring racism and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
This Indigenous-led analysis describes the ways racism disrupts the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The study underscores the need to move beyond individualised health models toward decolonial systems of care grounded in self-determination, truth-telling and structural change.
Fact sheet
Keeping truth-telling safe
This fact sheet outlines important safety considerations for truth-tellers, organisers and listeners, to help communities create truth-telling spaces that are safe, respectful and supportive for everyone. It describes what truth-telling is, why planning for safety is important and the key principles of safe truth-telling.
Report
First Nations & intellectual disability inclusive research report
This report provides insights into conducting research around intellectual disability with First Nations people in ways that are culturally safe and appropriate. It highlights the difference between First Nations and white and Western approaches to intellectual disability, and the need to have First Nations people and communities involved as researchers and stakeholders at every point.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the operation of amendments made by the Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2021
The Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2021 introduced legislative changes with the intention of improving native title claims resolution, agreement-making, Indigenous decision-making and dispute resolution processes. This evaluation found continued support for measures aimed at providing flexibility, efficiency and certainty, as well as post-determination dispute resolution, and they were seen to be operating as intended.