Torres Strait Islander people
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Torres Strait Islanders
Report
National review of First Nations health care in prisons: final report
Access to culturally safe and effective healthcare extends to people in prison and youth detention facilities. First Nations people are over-represented in both prisons and youth detention facilities and often have complex health needs. This report presents evidence and recommendations for systemic reform to improve healthcare for First Nations people in places of detention and...
Briefing paper
Ear and hearing health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2024: children aged 0–14
This paper presents information on the ear and hearing health of First Nations children aged 0–14 and shows the rate of preventable hearing loss among First Nations children is decreasing but still well above national averages.
Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and primary health care
This project combines lived experience with national survey data to better understand primary health care use and identify areas of unmet need, in particular for remote communities. The findings show that access to culturally appropriate healthcare varies greatly by location and that significant unmet need exists for Aboriginal Medical Services and community clinics.
Report
Inquiry into economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations Australians
This final report emphasizes the inadequacy of existing policy frameworks in addressing the systemic barriers that hinder First Nations economic empowerment. It highlights the need to shift from social welfare policies to strategic investments in First Nations wealth creation. The report makes 21 recommendations to enhance First Nations access to finance and capital, protect Indigenous...
Report
Attitudes matter: the 2021 National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey
This research report examines the understanding and attitudes of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander respondents regarding violence against women and gender equality. The report highlights the need for culturally safe and appropriate services and justice system responses to violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.