ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.

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Indigenous.gov.au: connecting with First Nations Australians

Affordable grocery prices in Lockhart River

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​​Soum and Charlene work at the Freddie Clarence Moses Supermarket where the Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme is helping shoppers buy household staples at lower prices.​

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Creating Jobs in Remote Communities

25 March 2026

The Remote Jobs and Economic Development program is creating opportunities and building confidence for people living in remote communities.
MGK team members Rim, Wigness and Olandi at the London Missionary Society Memorial site

​​Strengthening Culture, Country, and Community on Mabuyag Island

13 March 2026

​​​​Mabuygiw Garkaziw Kupay Torres Strait Islander Corporation is making an impact on Mabuyag Island through its commitment to culture, conservation, and community development. ​​
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Building women’s confidence through digital skills

23 February 2026

In the heart of the Torres Strait, a digital initiative is enabling local women with new career opportunities
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2026 ​​National NAIDOC Awards finalists announced​

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06 July 2026

​​The National NAIDOC Committee has announced the finalists of the 2026 National NAIDOC Awards.​

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2026 National NAIDOC Awards finalists

​​Historic item returned to Country​

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02 July 2026

​​A 19th century Aboriginal ancestral breastplate has been returned to Country, entrusted by the community to be held at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum.​

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​​New guarantee to support Indigenous Businesses​

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02 July 2026

​​National Australia Bank (NAB) and Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) have launched a new business guarantee to improve access to finance for First Nations businesses.​

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