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Minister Scullion: New appointments to Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council

Announcements | 8 Feb 2017

The Government has today announced a series of appointments to the Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council as part of its ongoing commitment to the Council and a close engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A group photograph of eight members of the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA).

Providing culturally relevant support to Indigenous prisoners and juvenile detainees

Stories | 8 Feb 2017

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is providing high quality, accessible and culturally relevant support to Indigenous prisoners and juvenile detainees at the Darwin Correctional Centre and Don Dale Juvenile Detention Centre, from initial contact with correctional services until successful reintegration with the community.

Indigenous woman dressed in black prepares multiple food dishes on stainless steel bench with fellow chefs in the background.

Cooking for the world’s best chefs at the Kambarang food festival

Stories | 7 Feb 2017

Seven Aboriginal Certificate III Hospitality students from TAFE Western Wilcannia have returned from the Kambarang food festival in triumph, where they not only built their skills for future employment, but showcased their passion for food to some of the world’s best chefs.

Four women rangers standing next to large green and white banner which says, happy recycling day.

Thamarrurr women rangers recycle rubbish at Wadeye

Stories | 6 Feb 2017

The Thamarrurr Women’s Ranger team, working with the community of Wadeye in the Northern Territory, have removed rubbish from their land and coastline and earned cash through recycling in the process.

Minister Scullion: $10m a year to strengthen IAS evaluation

Announcements | 3 Feb 2017

The Coalition Government will allocate $10 million a year over four years to strengthen the evaluation of Indigenous Affairs programmes.

Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the multi-year programme of evaluations would be underpinned by a formal Evidence and Evaluation Framework to strengthen reporting, monitoring and evaluation at a contract, programme and outcome level.

“The IAS has already greatly improved the transparency and accountability of Indigenous Affairs funding,” Minister Scullion said.

Minister Scullion: Government a step ahead of ANAO audit recommendations

Announcements | 3 Feb 2017

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) audit of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy is an assessment of the 2014 grant funding round – and should be viewed as a historical observation on a process carried out two-and-a-half years ago.

Two rows of people dressed in blue polo neck shirts in front of a blue roller door; three standing in the back row and three are sitting in the front.

Helping Ergonomic Workstation Products provide healthy work environments

Stories | 2 Feb 2017

Ergonomic Workstation Products is using the Indigenous Procurement Policy to reach new markets and expand their business, providing Australian Government staff with equipment that minimises risks of injury in office environments.

Balndnhurr – A Lasting Impression

Event | 17 Mar 2017

Castlemaine VIC

This celebratory exhibition takes the viewer on a visual journey championing the creative energies of Yirrkala Print Space, at the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre, northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

Several Indigenous men working with plants in a greenhouse.

Going Green in Ramingining

Stories | 31 Jan 2017

The Ramingining Hydroponic Greenhouse is creating an opportunity for locals to gain part time employment from the sale of produce and to learn about new methods of sustainable green farming using technology.

AEC: Canberra calling young Indigenous leaders

Announcements | 30 Jan 2017

Applications are open for the 2017 National Indigenous Youth Parliament (NIYP).

The NIYP is a week-long leadership program for Indigenous Australians aged 16 to 25, to be held in Canberra in May 2017.

Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers, said this is a golden opportunity to learn about government and leadership directly from the people making decisions that affect Indigenous communities.

"The AEC will bring to Canberra 50 young Indigenous Australians, six from each state and territory and two from the Torres Strait Islands," Mr Rogers said.

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