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Torres Strait Islands

Report

Mapping the digital gap: Erub (Darnley Island), Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait), Queensland 2024 community update report


This report outlines updated findings from the third research visit to Erub (Darnley Island), Queensland, outlining changes in First Nations digital inclusion. It is intended to assist local agencies, leaders and residents to better understand the barriers to digital inclusion, develop local strategies to address these barriers, and support planning and partnerships with government and...
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.
Journal article

Generating evidence to inform responsive and effective actions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health and well-being

Jaameeta Kurji, India Shackleford, Daniel McDonough, Brittney Andrews, Felicity Andrews, Sally Cooke, Mahlia Garay, Thomas Harrington, Corey Kennedy, Jaeda Lenoy, Monique Maclaine, Hannah McCleary, Lorraine Randall, Hamish Rose, Daniel Rosendale, Jakirah Telfer, Tina Brodie, Salenna Elliott, Seth Westhead, Peter Azzopardi
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.
Survey Report

Integrating art production and economic development in Far North Queensland


This report presents the results of a survey of remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in the Far North Queensland region including the Torres Strait Islands. It posits that in the right conditions, art and cultural production can be an effective avenue towards employment creation and income generation. The report identifies policy issues and...
Report

Mapping the digital gap: Erub (Darnley Island), Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait), Queensland 2023 community update report

Sharon Parkinson, Jenny Kennedy, Lala Gutchen, Nixon Mye

This report outlines updated findings from a second research visit to Erub (Darnley Island), which is located in the eastern island group of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait), near the Great Barrier Reef.
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