This report, commissioned by Positive Partnerships, and supported by First Peoples Disability Network, is the first research on autism in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Code for Ethical Conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research consultation draft was launched on 1 July 2019. The code is the result of a comprehensive review of GERAIS to mark its 20th anniversary. This consultation draft has been released for public feedback. The closing date for submissions is 31 July 2019.

In 2018, the Western Australian government sought community views about a proposal to establish an independent statutory office for advocacy and accountability in Aboriginal affairs. This report outlines the main ideas and concerns raised through the feedback process.

VACCA’s submission is based on our unique position as an ACCO providing a suite of services across the state supporting children, young people, families and community members. We have protected and promoted the rights of Aboriginal children and families for over forty years.

Djirra's submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System (‘the Commission’) explores the significant opportunity to break down barriers that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience in accessing culturally appropriate mental health support and to invest in early intervention and prevention efforts.