News and Media

Parliamentary Secretary Tudge: Indigenous employment gap widening

Announcements | 4 Sep 2014

The employment gap between non-Indigenous and Indigenous Australians is higher than initially thought, growing by more than three percentage points since 2008.

Minister Scullion: Protecting Green Island’s dugongs and turtles

Announcements | 3 Sep 2014

The Australian Government will invest in a new Indigenous ranger team and the development of a cultural heritage management strategy to better protect dugongs and turtles around Green Island, off Queensland’s Far North Coast.

Minister Dutton: New research to prevent Indigenous youth suicide

Announcements | 29 Aug 2014

Minister for Health, Peter Dutton today announced four new National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants which aim to put a stop to escalating rates of Indigenous youth suicide.

Minister Scullion: Home ownership a real possibility in Queensland Indigenous communities

Announcements | 29 Aug 2014

Legislation passed through the Queensland Parliament on 28 August, allowing people living in Indigenous communities in Queensland to apply for and buy ordinary freehold land in residential areas, instead of the land being held as collective title.

Minister Pyne: Indigenous scholars awarded for academic excellence

Announcements | 28 Aug 2014

Three inspiring Indigenous Australians will undertake study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities after receiving the Charlie Perkins Scholarship in Canberra today.

The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association 2014 Conference

Event | 1 Oct 2014

Yuroke VIC

The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association is holding its 2014 Conference and Annual General Meeting in Melbourne from 1-4 October 2014.

Minister Brandis: $45.5 million for Indigenous Visual Arts, Languages and Culture

Announcements | 27 Aug 2014

I am pleased to announce that the Australian Government will provide $45.5million to activities that will support and enrich Australia's unique Indigenous cultures. This funding will support 86 Indigenous visual art organisations, 51 Indigenous languages activities, 83 culture activities and more than 570jobs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Pormpuraaw Youth Summit

Event | 22 Sep 2014

The Youth Summit is an opportunity for young people across selected communities to come together and discuss issues that impact on their present lives, and healthier futures.

Around the Campfire in Alice

Event | 17 Oct 2014

Alice Springs NT

On 17th October the Around the Campfire in Alice concert featuring East Journey, Warren H Williams and more, will raise money to be directly donated to national programs dedicated to Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia.

This special night in Central Australia, bringing together an inspiring collaboration of talent is being hosted by the Alice Springs Convention Centre. While promoting Indigenous music and art, Around the Campfire concerts hope to raise the level of understanding and education in the community in regards to Indigenous Australian culture.

2014 Indigenous Remote Media Festival promotion picture

2014 National Remote Indigenous Media Festival