Topics: Policies

This list is a topic specific collection of information relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. It includes peer reviewed original articles and reports and non-peer reviewed summaries or reviews published in the HealthBulletin. Journal articles, reports and other publications, conference presentations, theses, resources and websites published or presented elsewhere are also included. Please see the about section for further information.

Systems integration to promote the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: protocol for a community-driven continuous quality improvement approach

McCalman J, Bainbridge R, James YC, Bailie R, Tsey K, Matthews V, Ungar M, Askew D, Fagan R, Visser H, Spurling G, Percival N, Blignault I, Doran C (2020) Systems integration to promote the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: protocol for a community-driven continuous quality improvement approach BMC Public Health; 20: […]


Significant dates for cultural events for 2021

  The list below contains dates and information for these events.  Due to COVID-19 disruptions please check directly with the event organiser for the latest updates on face-to-face events. Anniversary of the National Apology Day to Stolen Generations, Saturday 13 February 2021 This event marks the anniversary of the Apology to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in […]


Support for a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament: evidence from opinion research since 2017

Markham F, Sanders W (2020) Support for a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament: evidence from opinion research since 2017 Canberra: Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research This paper examines 12 pieces of opinion research since June 2017 to explore support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament among the Australian public.


Many voices: Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages policy

Queensland Government (2020) Many voices: Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages policy Brisbane: Queensland Government The Queensland (Qld) Government Many Voices: Indigenous Languages Policy aims to support Qld activities that help preserve, grow and strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional and contemporary languages.


National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth report: youth survey 2019

Hall S, Fildes J, Tiller E, Di Nicola K, Plummer J (2020) National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth report: youth survey 2019 Sydney: Mission Australia This report is based on the findings from Mission Australia’s 2019 Youth Survey, which aims to provide a comprehensive source of data that policy-makers, community organisations and academic groups […]


Budget 2020-21: information of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, delivered his second Australian Government Budget on Tuesday evening, 6 October 2020 with the aim that the Economic Recovery Plan for Australia will create jobs, rebuild the economy, and secure Australia’s future.


Effects of food policy actions on Indigenous Peoples’ nutrition-related outcomes: a systematic review

Browne J, Lock M, Walker T, Egan M, Backholer K (2020) Effects of food policy actions on Indigenous Peoples’ nutrition-related outcomes: a systematic review BMJ Global Health; 5(8): e002442 Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002442


COVID-19: ethical decision-making for First Peoples living with disability

First Peoples Disability Network (2020) COVID-19: ethical decision-making for First Peoples living with disability Sydney: First Peoples Disability Network This report provides guidelines that outline the necessary principles and recommendations specific for First Peoples living with disability and how their treatment is prioritised and managed.


Western Australian Aboriginal sexual health and blood-borne virus strategy 2019-2023

Western Australian Department of Health (2019) Western Australian Aboriginal sexual health and blood-borne virus strategy 2019-2023 Perth: Western Australian Department of Health This strategy, developed by the Western Australian (WA) Department of Health, outlines the guiding principles, goals, targets and priority areas needed for an effective, coordinated and comprehensive state-wide response to the impact of blood-borne viruses and […]


Observing the Strong Culture, Strong Families program as an innovative Indigenous justice program and more

Howard-Wagner D, Evans D (2020) Observing the Strong Culture, Strong Families program as an innovative Indigenous justice program and more Canberra: Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research The purpose of this discussion paper is to report the observations of the Strong Culture, Strong Families program run for Aboriginal male detainees and their families in the […]


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