An independent analysis of the existing investment in support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students attending boarding. This evaluation aims to improve understanding of the benefits and impacts of the existing investment in boarding provision.

The Girls Academy Program aims to overcome the barriers that prevent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls from completing their education, entering the workforce, reaching their full potential and positively contributing to their communities. The evaluation examined the program’s relevance, effectiveness, impact, efficiency, sustainability, barriers and enablers and governance and management to inform the program’s...

Connected Beginnings (CB) integrates early childhood, health and family support services with schools in disadvantaged Indigenous communities to prepare children for school. The process evaluation found CB effectively supports service integration through community-driven approaches, wider service connections and dual Department funding.

This paper assesses the effectiveness of the FOGS Promise Program with a field study involving Indigenous students from six Queensland high schools, divided into two groups.

The evaluation examines School Nutrition Projects in remote Indigenous schools, focusing on dietary needs, program delivery, and holiday‑period nutrition. It finds the SNP highly valued for improving children’s nutrition, attendance, engagement and community employment. Key challenges include inconsistent parental contributions, affecting financial sustainability. Recommendations address administration, operations, monitoring, community engagement and cross‑agency collaboration.