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Community consultations, Binjari, Northern Territory

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When Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved​.

Open consultations

Tell us what you think about Income Management

The Department of Social Services is consulting with the community on the future of Income Management.

Future of Income Management | engage.dss.gov.au

Consultation closes: 6 December 2024
Consultation opened: 14 October 2024

Northern Territory

Review of the Indigenous Art Code

A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country.

Review of the Indigenous Art Code | Office for the Arts

Consultation closes: 29 November 2024
Consultation opened: 1 October 2024

Technical Guidelines on the Archaeological Assessment of First Nations Underwater Cultural Heritage in Commonwealth Waters

We invite you to provide feedback on the draft technical guidelines that will help in the assessment, protection and management of First Nations underwater cultural heritage in Commonwealth waters.

Australian Historic Shipwrecks Program - DCCEEW

Consultation closes: 29 November 2024
Consultation opened: 1 August 2024

Australia-wide - All Australian states and territories plus Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island.

First Nations Digital Support Hub and Digital Mentors programs

We are seeking feedback on draft grant opportunity guidelines for the First Nations Digital Support Hub and Network of Digital Mentors programs.

First Nations Digital Support Hub and Network of Digital Mentors – draft combined grant opportunity guidelines | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Consultation closes: 15 December 2024
Consultation opened: 19 November 2024

This is a National consultation

First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program

We are seeking feedback from First Nations communities and stakeholders on draft grant opportunity guidelines for the First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program.

First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program – draft Grant Opportunity Guidelines and List of Communities | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Consultation closes: 15 December 2024
Consultation opened: 19 November 2024

This is a National consultation