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First Peoples

Report

Mapping the digital gap: 2023 outcomes report

Lucy Valenta, Leah Hawkins

The Mapping the Digital Gap project, established through the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S), in partnership with Telstra in 2021, is the first comprehensive study of remote First Nations communities’ participation in, and access to, the digital economy. This report provides an update on the research conducted to date.
Report

Intergenerational trauma and mental health


This paper aims to define the link between intergenerational trauma and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ mental health and to identify current best-practice policies and programs to address this issue.
Report

Why the voice referendum is failing


This report seeks to explain the decline in voter support for the Voice to Parliament in recent months. The authors' analysis of the polls shows that the fall-off in support for the Voice is mainly among non-graduate voters. In their view, the main explanation for this is that the Voice is seen by many voters...
Report

Reducing incarceration of Aboriginal people: challenges and choices


This paper presents an update on factors driving over-representation of Aboriginal people in prison in New South Wales and current efforts to reduce it. It outlines public discussions on alternatives to imprisonment and recaps key inquiry recommendations on how to reduce Aboriginal incarceration.
Report

Review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap: draft report


This report sets out the Productivity Commission’s findings and recommendations on the ongoing implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap by highlighting areas of improvement and emphasising where additional effort is required.
Report

Make us count: understanding Aboriginal women's experiences in Victorian public sector workplaces


This research provides a voice to Aboriginal women in Victorian public sector workplaces. Qualitative data from Aboriginal women’s lived experiences has been combined with existing workplace gender data to give a comprehensive and rigorous account of Aboriginal women’s experiences in the Victorian public sector.
Strategy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander action plan 2023–2025: under the National plan to end violence against women and children 2022–2032


This dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander action plan has been developed in genuine partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on family, domestic and sexual violence. The plan has been developed in recognition of the disproportionately high rates of family, domestic and sexual violence that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women...
Briefing paper

Recognising the power of community truth-telling


This briefing paper outlines key research findings and suggests ways in which truth-telling could be supported. It proposes a set of principles which the research indicates could enhance the power and impact of truth-telling and makes recommendations about how truth-telling could be progressed.
Report

An overview of Indigenous mental health and suicide prevention in Australia


This report provides essential information and statistics on mental health, suicide and self-harm among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It outlines contemporary Australian policy responses and directions, and risks and protective factors for mental health and suicide prevention. It also explores evidence of best practice in mental health and suicide prevention.
Report

Strong culture, strong youth: our legacy, our future


This report documents, through eight case studies, organisations and individuals work in communities to enrich the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth. One of the most encouraging aspects of these case studies is the way in which they detail and have drawn on self-determination to address some of the most important...