$50 million for 50 new Junior Rangers Programs announced
News articleThe Albanese Government is expanding the highly successful Junior Ranger program, offering on-Country learning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Australia.
Celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the Long Walk
StoryThis year marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Long’s walk to Canberra to make a stand against racial abuse, and to put First Nations issues back on the National Agenda. The NIAA is providing $70,000 for venue hire and First Nations entertainment.
Improving food security in remote First Nations communities
News articleThe Albanese Labor Government is improving food security in remote Aboriginal communities and investing more than one million dollars on a range of infrastructure projects.
A new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program
News articleThe Government has announced a new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program (RJED) that will create 3,000 jobs in remote communities. The program will start in the second half of 2024, funding 3000 jobs over three years with proper wages and conditions – as part of replacing the Community Development Program (CDP).
Commonwealth Closing the Gap 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Implementation Plan
News articleThe 2023 Annual Report provides an honest analysis of the Commonwealth’s progress toward achieving the Priority Reforms and socio-economic outcomes of the National Agreement. It informs action required in 2024 to improve life outcomes for Indigenous Australians.