This discussion paper examines data from government services and from the 2002 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey relating to the Indigenous population of New South Wales, to augment outputs from the 2001 Census. These data reveal a population that has barely gained in recent times against key indicators of relative economic progress...

There are significantly fewer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers than there are Indigenous children in out of home care. This report examines the recruitment, retention, training, assessment and support of Indigenous people caring for these children.

This report presents data on the five endorsed dimensions of need - homelessness, overcrowding, affordability, dwelling conditions and connection to essential services. It also assess the feasibility of including an additional three dimensions in the model-appropriateness of housing, security of tenure and emerging housing needs. The report compares housing outcomes of Indigenous and non-Indigenous households...

Diane Smith sets out the framework for the Indigenous Community Governance research project on Understanding, Building and Sustaining Effective Governance in Rural, Remote and Urban Indigenous Communities, and discusses issues inherent in participatory research, and the dissemination and application of research findings within Indigenous and policy arenas. The project is being undertaken at the Centre...

'Capacity development' has become a key concept in international development in recent years. Janet Hunt clarifies aspects of the term and draws on recent research and experience to draw out key international lessons, especially in relation to the 'enabling environment'. She raises questions about the implications of international development experience for thinking about capacity development...