This paper examines the numbers and characteristics of Indigenous young people in the juvenile justice system, the types of supervision they experience, recent trends, and associated research findings. Key findings: Indigenous young people are over-represented in the juvenile justice system, particularly in the most serious processes Although only about 5% of young Australians are Indigenous...

While it is not mandatory for people to identify their cultural background when applying for a blue or exemption card, the Commission monitors the information provided to assist it in appropriately targeting and tailoring education activities to meet the needs of particular groups. Since the inception of the blue card system in 2001, and the...

This report examines the identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in a number of Australian Institute of Health and Welfare community services data collections, by analysing where Indigenous status is missing/not stated. It makes a number of recommendations, including that data collection manuals and training materials reflect the National best practice guidelines for...

This research summary highlights the key findings of the Aboriginal Experiences of Racism survey undertaken in 2010-2011.

A variety of literature has been examined for ideas and examples of what has worked, or what has not worked in the arena of pathways to employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas. What works and what does not in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment pathways cannot be understood mechanistically...