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The NIAA is actively undertaking an agency-wide review to improve the impact of our programs and operations and drive better outcomes under Closing the Gap. This includes reforming the way First Nations programs and activities are funded and delivered. This reform will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Government’s investments, ensuring it can better support First Nations peoples to fulfil their needs, goals and aspirations. This approach will improve data transparency and enhance performance monitoring and evaluation, providing an evidence base to inform future investment decisions.

Homes under construction in Yirrkala, Northern Territory. Photo courtesy of the Northern Territory Government.

A new employment program in remote Australia. The Australian Government has committed to replacing the Community Development Program (CDP) with a new approach to remote employment that provides real jobs, proper wages and decent conditions, designed in partnership with First Nations peoples.

The NIAA continues to implement the One Network project, which consolidates our operations into a single, unified network in the cloud. This project enhances internal collaboration and opens avenues for improving engagements with external stakeholders. The cloud-based infrastructure will foster innovation and improve operational efficiency within a secure Protected environment.

NIAA’s people are critical to our success. We continue to invest in their development and growth. This is guided by our recently launched People Strategy 2024–2027. The People Strategy focuses on supporting the NIAA’s staff through 4 pillars.

The NIAA continues to progress its transformation journey to deliver on our vision of enabling the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations communities. In line with broader APS Reforms, and reflected in Galambany3 (our internal transformation program), the NIAA is committed to building staff capability, embodying integrity in all that we do, being a model employer, and placing communities at the centre of our policies and services.

Use evaluation findings and information to inform evidence-based decisions that support the positive impact of policies and programs.

Invest and deliver programs and policies to achieve positive outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities.

Lead and co-ordinate across government to implement the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Build and maintain effective partnerships to support the empowerment and self-determination of First Nations peoples.