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Minister Scullion: Sale of regular unleaded fuel now illegal in Katherine and Tennant Creek

Announcements | 19 Feb 2016

The sale and distribution of regular unleaded fuel is now illegal in communities in and around Katherine and Tennant Creek.

Legislative Instruments signed by the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, under the Low Aromatic Fuel Act 2013 have been registered, making the sale of regular unleaded petrol in these regions illegal.

“The Australian Government is rolling out low aromatic fuel (LAF) to these communities as part of a proven strategy to reduce harmful petrol sniffing,” Minister Scullion said.

Ian Panchaud and Trudi Seagrott at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve

Fogg Dam first step to new career

Stories | 15 Feb 2016

Husband and wife members of a Community Development Programme CDP Work for the Dole programme at a popular conservation reserve are enjoying their surroundings while gaining important skills and qualifications and increasing their future job prospects.

Optometrist Luke Arkapaw performing an eye check on an Indigenous woman

Seeing a healthier future for remote communities

Stories | 10 Feb 2016

People in remote communities are enjoying better eye healthcare thanks to the eye health team from the Brien Holden Vision Institute.

Prime Minister Turnbull: Statement to the House of Representatives - Closing the Gap 2016

Announcements | 10 Feb 2016

Yanggu gulanyin ngalawiri, dhunayi, Ngunawal dhawra.

Wanggarra lijinyin mariny bulan bugarabang.

Today, Mr Speaker we are meeting together on Ngunawal land country and we acknowledge and pay our respects to their Elders.

I rise today to deliver the 2016 Closing the Gap statement.

I pay my deep respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander custodians who have cared for this country and to their elders who continue to hold the knowledge of their rich and diverse cultures.

Protecting Indigenous culture and heritage for future generations

Announcements | 8 Feb 2016

The Turnbull Government yesterday passed legislation to set up the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) for the future so it can continue to collect, preserve and promote Australia’s Indigenous culture and heritage.

Birds flocking to Lake Mary in Kokatha lands. Photo courtesy of South Australian Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board.

Native Title spurs Kokatha job creation

Stories | 4 Feb 2016

The Kokatha people are the traditional owners of a large area of central South Australia, and have recently been awarded Native Title over 30 000 square kilometres of their country. They are eager to use Native Title to create employment opportunities for their mob.

September 2015 Labour Market Assistance Outcomes Report released

Announcements | 2 Feb 2016

The Labour Market Assistance Outcomes report publishes key outcomes data for Indigenous employment under the Jobs, Land and Economy Programme (JLEP) every three months.

The September 2015 Labour Market Assistance Outcomes report has now been released. This report relates to outcomes for job seekers who were assisted in the year ending 30 June 2015 with outcomes measured three months later (i.e. in the year ending 30 September 2015).

Image of a flag with the title 'mental health expo'

Nauiyu burying the stigma of mental health

Stories | 28 Jan 2016

The remote Northern Territory community of Nauiyu is tackling mental health issues face on, organising a sports day that got adults together to openly talk about mental health.

Five young Torres Strait Islander men standing in front of a mini-van smiling

Getting a full-time job begins with getting the necessary life skills

Stories | 28 Jan 2016

Eight young Torres Strait Islander men left their island homes early this year to commence a rigorous vocational programme run by Outstation North, a training and employment company based at the Springvale cattle station near Cooktown, North Queensland.

Image of the Michael Long academy building, based at Marrara Stadium in Darwin.

New Michael Long sports academy using football to improve lives and communities

Stories | 19 Jan 2016

The new Michael Long Learning and Leadership Centre in Darwin is harnessing the power of football to deliver lasting outcomes to Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory.

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