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.

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Consultations

Community consultations, Binjari, Northern Territory

Consultations

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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

Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program

Have your say on the REAL Program draft Grant Guidelines. REAL will help First Nations people transition out of the justice system and into employment, education and training.

More information: Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program - Draft Grant Guidelines - Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Consultation closes 3 April 2025

Consultation opened 4 March 2025

Australia wide.

Join the Australian Government’s Youth Steering Committee

Applications are open for young people aged between 12 and 24 to join Australian Government’s Youth Steering Committee. First Nations young people are encouraged to apply.

More information: Youth Steering Committee - Office for Youth, Australian Government

Consultation closes: 1/04/2025

Open now

Australia wide