Economic Development and Participation for Remote Indigenous Communities: Best Practice, Evident Barriers, and Innovative Solutions in the Hybrid Economy

My presentation today focuses on remote Indigenous communities of which there are 1,200, with a total population of around 120,000 or 30% of the total estimated Indigenous population. These figures suggest an average community size of only 100—clearly there is a great deal of variation from tiny outstation and pastoral communities to relatively large remote townships that are growing quickly. Most of these communities are in what was called ‘colonial Australia’ by Charles Rowley in 1971. While they are often also termed ‘discrete’ Indigenous communities many of the larger also have non-Indigenous, but often temporary, residents. My reasons for focusing on these communities, mainly in the NT, WA, Qld and SA, are twofold. First, according to official statistics gathered by the ABS with an Indigenous identifier only since 1971, the socio-economic status of residents of these communities is the lowest of all Australians—a view that I will challenge below. Second, these are the contexts where the issue of economic development looms largest, something that was highlighted by the Miller Committee of Employment and Training in 1985

Draft Aboriginal fishing strategy. Frequently asked questions.

This document is not the draft Aboriginal Fishing Strategy report, but a summary of the most frequently asked questions about the draft report. Submissions should only be made on specific recommendations found in the draft report

Stores healthy options project in remote indigenous communities (SHOP@RIC): a protocol of a randomised trial promoting healthy food and beverage purchases through price discounts and in-store nutrition education

BackgroundIndigenous Australians suffer a disproportionate burden of preventable chronic disease compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts – much of it diet-related. Increasing fruit and vegetable intakes and reducing sugar-sweetened soft-drink consumption can reduce the risk of preventable chronic disease. There is evidence from some general population studies that subsidising healthier foods can modify dietary behaviour. There is little such evidence relating specifically to socio-economically disadvantaged populations, even though dietary behaviour in such populations is arguably more likely to be susceptible to such interventions.This study aims to assess the impact and cost-effectiveness of a price discount intervention with or without an in-store nutrition education intervention on purchases of fruit, vegetables, water and diet soft-drinks among remote Indigenous communities.Methods/DesignWe will utilise a randomised multiple baseline (stepped wedge) design involving 20 communities in remote Indigenous Australia. The study will be conducted in partnership with two store associations and twenty Indigenous store boards. Communities will be randomised to either i) a 20% price discount on fruit, vegetables, water and diet soft-drinks; or ii) a combined price discount and in-store nutrition education strategy. These interventions will be initiated, at one of five possible time-points, spaced two-months apart. Weekly point-of-sale data will be collected from each community store before, during, and for six months after the six-month intervention period to measure impact on purchasing of discounted food and drinks. Data on physical, social and economic factors influencing weekly store sales will be collected in order to identify important covariates. Intervention fidelity and mediators of behaviour change will also be assessed.DiscussionThis study will provide original evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of price discounts with or without an in-store nutrition education intervention on food and drink purchasing among a socio-economically disadvantaged population in a real-life setting

Inquiry into language learning in Indigenous communities

Made available by the Northern Territory Library via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).This report recognises and celebrates the languages of Australia?s Indigenous peoples who were the original owners of this land for tens of thousands of years. A key understanding emerging and profoundly informing this report is that Indigenous language is inseparable from culture, and is the foundation upon which the capacity to learn and interact productively with other people is built. In the Committee?s 2011 report into the overrepresentation of Indigenous youth in the criminal justice system, Doing Time - Time for Doing, Indigenous language was identified as an important component of cultural connection, strengthened intergenerational relationships and community building. - IntroductionIntroduction -- The role of Indigenous languages -- Indigenous languages policy -- Learning Indigenous languages and standard Australian English -- Teaching Indigenous languages -- Interpreting and translating Indigenous languages -- Preserving languages for future generations -- Appendices A-CChair: Shayne Neumann MP. Includes bibliographical references. National Assessment Program, Literacy and Numeracy (Australia

Rebutting the myths : some facts about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

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Government response to the recommendations of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on.

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Aboriginal fishing strategy : recognising the past, fishing for the future. Draft report to the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

The draft Aboriginal Fishing Strategy report is a comprehensive effort to recognise the interests of Aboriginal people in the protection and use of fish resources in Western Australia. It is perhaps the most comprehensive report of its kind in Australia. As this Government moves toward a more integrated approach to the management of fish resources this report is timely, and represents an opportunity to ensure Aboriginal fishing interests are given appropriate recognition in a more holistic approach to ensuring fish stocks are sustained for future generations

Draft Aboriginal fishing strategy. Frequently asked questions.

This document is not the draft Aboriginal Fishing Strategy report, but a summary of the most frequently asked questions about the draft report. Submissions should only be made on specific recommendations found in the draft report