The Australian Collaboration is a collaboration of peak national community
organisations representing social, cultural and environmental constituencies
and interests.
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Australian Bureau of Statistics: Summary Booklet: National Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (2002)
http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/subscriber/[...].pdf
In order to provide a broad, current social picture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the 2002 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (NATSIS) presents a summary on culture, language, family, community, education, health, work, and housing.
Australian Bureau of Statistics: The Health and Welfare of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (2008)
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4704.0/
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the health and welfare of Australia’s Indigenous population, drawing on extensive surveys and ABS censuses. The areas covered in the report include education, health, housing, population, disability, and mortality.
Australian Government: Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
http://www.facsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/indigenous/nav.htm
FaHCSIA is the Australian Government’s coordination agency for Indigenous Affairs and also has a range of programs to assist Indigenous people. This website provides information on the aims, responsibilities and programs of FaHCSIA. Access to the Indigenous Portal provides resources, contacts, and information on governmental programs and services (http://www.indigenous.gov.au).
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is an
advisory body to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The Forum
is mandated to discuss Indigenous issues on economic and social development,
culture, the environment, health, education, and human rights. The website
contains information on news, events, and member organisations, as well
as access to a photo gallery, official documents, speeches, and news releases.
