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Replacing the Community Development Program consultation report
The Australian Government has committed to replace the CDP with real jobs with proper conditions — developed in partnership with First Nations people. Between February 2023 and June 2023, the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) conducted a ‘listen and learn’ consultations phase with remote communities on the Government’s commitment to replace the Community Development Program (CDP) with a program with real jobs, proper wages and decent conditions.
Monday, 22 Jan 2024
Youpla Support Program
The Youpla Group also called the Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund (ACBF) sold funeral insurance to First Nations People. When it collapsed in March 2022, many people could no longer pay for Sorry Business. From 1 July 2024, the Australian Government will provide resolution payments through the Youpla Support Program.
Friday, 23 Feb 2024
Commonwealth Closing the Gap 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Implementation Plan
The National Agreement is a commitment from all Parties to set out a future where policy making that impacts on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is done in full and genuine partnership, with acknowledgement that strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are fu
Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024
Commonwealth Closing the Gap 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Implementation Plan
The Prime Minister delivered the Commonwealth Closing the Gap 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Implementation Plan on 13 February 2024.
The 2023 Annual Report assesses the Commonwealth’s delivery against actions outlined in the 2023 Implementation Plan. The 2024 Implementation Plan is forward looking, outlining the Commonwealth’s strategic priorities for Closing the Gap over the next year.
The 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Implementation Plan is supported by the 2023 Annual Report Background Report and 2024 Implementation Plan – Background Plan. Additional supporting reports are the 2023 Partnership Stocktake and the 2023 Sector Strengthening Plan Action Updates.
Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024
Have your say
The NIAA works in genuine partnership to enable the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations communities. We ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a say in the decisions that affect them. We consult with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations, and diverse stakeholders and service providers.
Friday, 16 Feb 2024
NAIDOC 2024 Local Grants
The NAIDOC 2024 Local Grants Opportunity is now open and applications can be lodged on GrantConnect up until 3:00 pm AEDT on Thursday 22 February 2024.
Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024
Regional offices around Australia
We have Regional Offices around Australia. Contact a regional office toll-free: 1800 079 098. This toll-free number will automatically connect you to the nearest NIAA regional office from the location you are calling.
Tuesday, 30 Jan 2024
Joint Select Committee (2018) Final Report – Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Joint Select Committee (2018) Final Report – Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Thursday, 29 Nov 2018
Subscribe for updates on the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) Reforms
Monday, 29 Jan 2024
Consultation to strengthen the Indigenous Procurement Policy
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023
Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) Reform Discussion Paper
The IPP sets targets for Commonwealth agencies on buying from First Nations businesses.
This helps to raise the level of buying the government does with First Nations businesses.
Wednesday, 13 Dec 2023
Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)
The primary purpose of the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) is to stimulate Indigenous entrepreneurship, business and economic development, providing Indigenous Australians with more opportunities to participate in the economy.
The Government is consulting the community about reforms to the Indigenous Procurement Policy. These reforms are part of the Government’s commitment under the Buy Australian Plan to support First Nations businesses to access Commonwealth procurement opportunities.
Thursday, 25 Jan 2024
Indigenous Rangers Program expansion grant opportunity now open
The Australian Government opened the first grant round, expanding the Indigenous Rangers Program, in over a decade! You can apply now at GrantConnect, closing on 26 February 2024.
Friday, 15 Dec 2023