Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

Anniversary of the Apology

Today is the 9th anniversary of the formal apology made on 13 February 2008 by the government and the Parliament of Australia to Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - in particular to the Stolen Generations.

Stolen Wages Reparations Scheme

If you believe your wages or savings were controlled under the ‘Protection Acts’ and you were born during the eligibility period, you may be entitled to a make a claim. Applications close on 29 September 2017.

Subscribe to receive 'The Kookaburra'

The department is introducing ‘The Kookaburra' – a new eBulletin to provide on-time updates about Queensland Government services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. If you would like to receive The Kookaburra, please follow the link to subscribe, or read the latest edition.

Moving Ahead

A strategic approach to increasing the participation of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland’s economy.

Towards a Queensland action plan

The Queensland Government has outlined the way forward for developing an action plan to improve outcomes for vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

News

Tropical tourism honoured at awards ceremony

The Mossman Gorge Centre in Far North Queensland has won 3 awards in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s Queensland Tourism Awards.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers say no to unwanted offers

The Queensland Government has launched a new campaign aimed to raise awareness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers of common high-pressure sales tactics. 

Road safety boost for Coen students

An important road project in Cape York is helping students travel to and from school safely.

New museum exhibition in Cherbourg

A new museum exhibition reflecting kid’s perspectives on growing up, recently opened at The Ration Shed Museum in Cherbourg.

 

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  • Stolen Wages Reparations Scheme

    Applications for the reparations scheme close on 29 September 2017. If your wages and savings were controlled under the 'Protection Acts', you may be eligible for a reparations payment.

  • Cultural heritage

    Queensland cultural heritage legislation requires land users to take all reasonable and practical measures to ensure their activity does not harm Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.

  • Strengthening and growing Indigenous businesses

    The department is able to provide a range of services to help Indigenous enterprises grow.

  • Community alcohol limits

    If you're planning on travelling through Queensland, you need to know about alcohol restrictions.

  • Know Your Community

    Build a community profile containing information and data about Queensland's first nation peoples and the communities they live in.

  • Youth Employment Program

    Assistance and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people completing Year 12.

  • Discover your personal history

    If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Queenslander, the government may be able to help you find information about your personal history.

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