Indigenous
Broad subject area
Conference paper
“Listening and hearing are two different things” - Aboriginal community voices on proposed Child Protection and Youth Justice reforms in the Northern Territory
This report provides a synthesis of the discussion held with community members and service providers in the course of twelve workshops facilitated by Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) regarding the Royal Commission into the Detention and Protection of Children in the NT.
Submission
AMSANT Response to the NT Climate Change Discussion Paper
Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT)'s submission in response to the NT Government Economic and Environment Policy Climate Change Discussion Paper (Discussion Paper) and the call for broader consultation to inform the development of the Northern Territory’s Climate Change Strategy.
Working paper
Joint response to the Deloitte Review of the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
This statement outlines concerns with the 2018 Deloitte Access Economics review of the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC).
Report
Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples
First Nations art and craft is not simply a collection of design elements in some artistic media presentation. They are in fact a representation of cultural songlines. Art is therefore integral to the cultural identity, stories and history of First Nations peoples. It is about a continuous celebration and preservation of that history and cultures...
Report
Health Benefits of Going On-Country
Going On-Country is expected to have many benefits for the physical, social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal people living in remote areas. Whilst there is evidence that ‘Caring for Country’ programs can improve Aboriginal health, there has been little consideration for the potential benefits of self-initiated activities when On-Country. This research was therefore aimed...