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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Indigenous Advancement Strategy Safety and Wellbeing Program

Action description: 

Funding provided to complement efforts by states and territories to improve justice outcomes.

Outcome: 
Outcome 10
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people convicted and sentenced (by offence and type of sentence), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoner by offence type (most serious and other offences) and number of offences, Mental health/ substance abuse issues and family history of incarceration/ employment post release/ history of victimisation
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Indigenous Australians
Resourcing: 
Costs are to be absorbed within existing resources
Delivery timeframe: 
Ongoing
Agency: 
National Indigenous Australians Agency