Indigenous Peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
The Department of Health and Ageing takes a whole of government approach to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. This site contains Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health information from mainstream areas of the Department of Health and Ageing as well as from Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH).
www.health.gov.au
Community and Society - Government community grants
GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants from the many government grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms.
www.grantslink.gov.au
Indigenous
This section provides information about employment services and community projects designed specifically for Indigenous Australians.
www.deewr.gov.au
Indigenous Australians
Centrelink index page containing a list of links for Indigenous Australian customers to information about payments, programs, publications and specialist services.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Indigenous Employment Program
The Australian Government, through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), provides a wide range of employment, business and community assistance for Indigenous Australians.
www.deewr.gov.au
Indigenous People
The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs provides services and programs for indigenous peoples.
www.fahcsia.gov.au
Indigenous Portal
The Indigenous Portal provides you with up to date information on programs and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
www.indigenous.gov.au
Indigenous Wage Subsidy (IWS)
Indigenous Wage Subsidy (IWS) is an incentive paid to employers when they employ eligible Indigenous Australians on an ongoing basis.
www.deewr.gov.au
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC celebrates the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia. All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week activities.
www.naidoc.org.au
National Indigenous Health Equality Council (NIHEC)
The National Indigenous Health Equality Council (NIHEC) provides national leadership in responding to the Australian Government's commitment to closing the gap on a range of health-related areas where Indigenous Australians experience disadvantage.
www.nihec.gov.au
Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH)
This section of the Department of Health and Ageing website contains information on the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH).
www.health.gov.au
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: key indicators 2009
The Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage report has been used by governments and the broader community to understand the nature of Indigenous disadvantage and as a result has helped to inform the development of policies to address Indigenous disadvantage.
www.pc.gov.au
Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA)
The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) aims to strengthen the economic, social and cultural development of the Torres Strait to improve the lifestyle and wellbeing of Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people living in the region.
www.tsra.gov.au
