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Minister Scullion: Stronger Futures Report shows need for change

Announcements | 24 May 2014

A report released today shows that Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory is strong on inputs, but poor on results.

Year 13 changing lives in the Tiwi Islands

Stories | 23 May 2014

The recent introduction of Year 13 at a Tiwi Islands school is already helping locals into real jobs.

Minister Scullion: Review highlights need for changes to native title organisations

Announcements | 21 May 2014

An independent review has highlighted the need for strong native title holding bodies that are able to maximise the potential for social and economic development for Indigenous people.

Lamun Tasman is the Indigenous Engagement Officer at Lajamanu in the Northern Territory.

Closing the gap in Lajamanu

Stories | 19 May 2014

Out in the Warlpiri lands of Lajamanu, 550 kilometres south of Katherine, Lamun Tasman is doing his bit to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage.

Ramingining School Attendance Officer (SAO) Peter Buwamba

Ramingining: the model for increasing school attendance

Stories | 16 May 2014

A significant increase in school attendance from last year has led to Ramingining School becoming the model for other communities seeking increased attendance.

National NAIDOC Poster Competition winner Harry Pitt.

Torres Strait Islander artist wins National NAIDOC Poster Competition

Announcements | 16 May 2014

Torres Strait Islander artist, Harry Pitt, has won this year’s National NAIDOC Poster Competition for his artwork, Those who Stand to Defend our Land.

Delivering our commitments for Indigenous Australians

Stories | 13 May 2014

The 2014-15 Budget is part of the Government’s Economic Action Strategy to build a strong, prosperous economy and a safe, secure Australia.

Minister Scullion: Funding for Fletchers Lake Cultural Heritage Plan

Announcements | 13 May 2014

Indigenous heritage in Fletcher’s Lake will be strengthened thanks to $147,100 in funding to develop a Cultural Heritage Management Plan.

Minister Scullion: Funding to strengthen Reef Indigenous heritage

Announcements | 12 May 2014

Indigenous heritage in the Great Barrier Reef will be strengthened thanks to $70,000 in funding to develop a cultural heritage strategy and database.

Minister Scullion: Funding to strengthen Indigenous heritage in Warrnambool

Announcements | 11 May 2014

Indigenous heritage in Warrnambool will be strengthened thanks to $70,000 in funding to develop a Stories of Place Interpretive Tour.

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