Indigenous peoples
indigenous.gov.au
Indigenous.gov.au celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is a gateway to information on Australian Government Indigenous initiatives and programs including early childhood, schooling, health and safety, economic participation and governance and leadership. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this web site may contain images of deceased people.
http://www.indigenous.gov.au/
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).
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+Health-1lp
ABSTUDY
ABSTUDY helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who are studying or undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship. To find out more about ABSTUDY payments and services or to lodge a claim over the phone, contact us on Freecall 1800 132 317.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/abstudy
Centrelink Indigenous Phone Services
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get access to Centrelink services from anywhere in Australia, by calling Freecall 1800 136 380 Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (local times).
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/indigenous-call-centre
Closing the Gap – Tackling Indigenous Chronic Disease
The Indigenous Chronic Disease Package is part of the Australian Government’s response to closing the gap in Indigenous health outcomes. It aims to provide support to the health sector and better access to health care by Indigenous Australians.
http://www.health.gov.au/tackling-chronic-disease
Community and society - government community grants
GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants from the many government grants that are available. It also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms. Page lists community and society grants.
http://grants.myregion.gov.au/grant-categories/community-and-society
Do something real
This site celebrates the real stories of real people who are working to deliver better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
http://dosomethingreal.govspace.gov.au/
Indigenous - MoneySmart
Discover financial guidance especially written for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Information includes budgeting and saving, borrowing money, mobile phones, superannuation, scams and warnings, Wills etc.
http://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/information-for/indigenous
Indigenous Australians
A range of payments and services are available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/themes/indigenous-australians
Indigenous business
An Indigenous business is like any other when it comes to Intellectual Property (IP) rights. IP protects Indigenous culture and products and gives you the ability to profit from them. By protecting your IP with trade marks, design registrations and patents, your goods and services become even more valuable.
http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-intellectual-property/ip-for-business/indigenous-business/
Indigenous Cadetship Program
The Department of Human Services Indigenous Cadetship Program assists students to complete study at an approved tertiary institution.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/corporate/careers/indigenous-cadetship-program
Indigenous higher education
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education page for Indigenous higher education. Click on the Programs link in the navigation bar to see all programs.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/HigherEducation/IndigenousHigherEducation/Pages/default.aspx
Indigenous people
The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs supports Indigenous Australians through a range of programs and services including Closing the Gap initiatives.
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/our-responsibilities/indigenous-australians/overview
Indigenous schooling
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations main page for Indigenous schooling. Includes links to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander schooling programs and initiatives.
http://deewr.gov.au/indigenous-schooling
Indigenous specialist officers
Indigenous specialist officers help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who live in urban, rural, regional and remote communities to access the Department of Human Services payments and services anywhere in Australia, by calling Freecall 1800 136 380 Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (local times).
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/indigenous-specialist-officers
Indigenous Wage Subsidy (IWS)
Indigenous Wage Subsidy (IWS) is an incentive paid to employers when they employ eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on an ongoing basis.
http://deewr.gov.au/indigenous-wage-subsidy-iws
Live Longer!
The Live Longer! website is part of a national program to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to 'Get Active. Eat Good Tucker. Live Longer!
http://livelonger.health.gov.au/
NAIDOC week
7-14 July 2013
NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians. All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week activities.
http://www.naidoc.org.au/
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Equality Council (NATSIHEC)
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Equality Council (NATSIHEC) 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.
http://www.natsihec.gov.au/
Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health OATSIH)
Provides information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health programs as well as contact information for people working within the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH).
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+Health-1lp
Office of Township Leasing
The Office of Township Leasing manages the long term lease over the townships in the Northern Territory.
http://www.otl.gov.au/
Stolen Generation's Testimonies
Our stories. Our testimonies. Our voices. Listen to survivor stories as Stolen Generation members generously share their experiences.
http://www.stolengenerationstestimonies.com/
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.
http://www.tsra.gov.au/
