Indigenous policy and programs

Connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Government policies and programmes and raises awareness about the initiatives that affect them most.

The Prime Minister’s annual report to Parliament on progress in Closing the Gap.

Affirms the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, security and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide and enshrines Indigenous peoples’ right to be different. 

Provides information on the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) comprising five flexible, broad-based programmes: Jobs, land and economy; Children and schooling; Safety and wellbeing; Culture and capability and Remote Australia strategies.

Provides financial guidance especially written for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Includes budgeting and saving, borrowing money, mobile phones, superannuation, scams and warnings, wills and more.

Provides information about low aromatic unleaded fuel, specially designed to contain lower levels of the toxic aromatic compounds which give people who sniff petrol a 'high'.

3-10 July 2016
A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields.

Works with communities to ensure that the township lease is managed effectively and provides a real benefit to the Aboriginal traditional owners and the community generally.