The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation supports healing initiatives to address the traumatic legacy of colonisation, forced removals and other past government policies, with a focus on Stolen Generation members and their families.
The Department recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the unique skills and knowledge that Indigenous staff bring to our workplace
On 13 February 2008 the Prime Minister moved a motion of Apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples with specific reference to the Stolen Generations.
The Australian Government will establish an expert panel to lead broad consultations throughout 2011, culminating in a report and recommendations to Government in December 2011.
Closing the Gap is underpinned by a new way of engaging with Indigenous Australians.
A Reconciliation Action Plan is a tangible commitment to the goal of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
The Australian Government supports Indigenous Australians to participate in international forums, including those under the auspices of the United Nations (UN).
The department funds NAIDOC week and supports the National NAIDOC Committee in organising national celebrations, including the poster competition, ball and awards
The Public Awareness Program (PAP) funds initiatives that raise public awareness in the wider community of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and culture
The Toolkit for Indigenous Service Provision has been designed to help increase the capacity of staff and organisations funded by the Department to provide a high standard of service delivery.