Torres Strait Islander people
Alternative labels
Torres Strait Islanders
Report
Closing the Gap education, employment and housing targets: key findings and implications
This report outlines key factors associated with five Closing the Gap targets considered to be social determinants of health: housing; youth engagement in employment, education or training; year 12 completion; participation in tertiary education; and employment. Remoteness was identified as an important factor for three of the targets. The report identifies common themes and strategies...
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Escaping Violence Payment place-based trial
This evaluation is of the place-based trial of the Escaping Family Violence Payment in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait. It found the payment was highly effective in supporting people leaving violent relationships and the place-based trial demonstrated the practice and benefits of culturally appropriate service delivery.
Report
Oral health outreach services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the Northern Territory
This report presents information on oral health outreach services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people aged under 16 in the Northern Territory. It finds that there were some improvements over time in the proportion of First Nations children in the Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment Oral Health Program with tooth...
Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework: Queensland 2025 report
The framework monitors progress towards health equity for First Nations people and this report presents key findings for Queensland. The report finds mixed results, with some areas of improvement and other areas of concern across the three tiers of health status and outcomes, determinants of health, and health system performance.
Journal article
A methodological approach to generate local solutions that promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing on Kaurna Country, Australia
This article describes a research approach where principles of Indigenous methodology guide application of implementation science methods to generate, implement and evaluate local solutions from the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The co-design phase collected critical insights regarding community needs, challenges and service gaps, and identified shortfalls in local strategic policy.