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Our RAP
The NIAA is proud to share our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), growing our reach and demonstrating our underpinning commitment to reconciliation.
Our Business
The NIAA was established in July 2019 as the lead Agency in the Commonwealth for Indigenous Australians. Prior to this, the Indigenous Affairs Group within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet lead government policy and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the NIAA is to assist the Australian Government to achieve its objectives in improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing on place, working in partnership and effectively delivering programs through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS).
Grants supporting women to lead and succeed
Eligible organisations are invited to apply for grant funding under the Women’s Leadership and Development Program’s (WLDP) Lead and Succeed grant opportunity, delivered by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Office for Women.
Our Vision for Reconciliation
Our vision for reconciliation is for Australians to work together to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and the living cultures, stories and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are embedded and celebrated by all Australians as part of our na
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NIAA Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-2025
Our Vision
The NIAA is a reliable and trusted partner contributing to improving the lives of Indigenous Australians.
Applications now open for NIAA’s 2023 Graduate Program
NIAA launches its inaugural Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-2025
The NIAA is proud to share its inaugural Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2022 to 2025.
Evaluation of the Away from Base Program - Final Report
The Commonwealth Government presents the Evaluation of the Away from Base Programs – Final Report which was completed in 2021. The evaluation assessed the extent to which the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying via mixed-mode are met through the Government’s Awa
Would you like to be an NIAA Graduate?
Are you committed, energetic and curious? You might just be who we are looking for.
Applications for the 2023 National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) Graduate Program open on 7 March 2022.
2017-21 Performance reviews of native title representative bodies and service providers
These reports summarise the findings of a series of independent reviews of the individual and comparative performance of organisations performing representative body functions under the Native Title Act 1993. Representative body functions include assisting Aboriginal and Torres Str
From wetlands to a dairy farm and back
In December 2021, the Bandjalang Community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Minyumai IPA and the changes they are making to restore their traditional land to its original state.
Senate Order on Entity Contracts - 2021 Calendar Year
Pursuant to the Senate Order on Entity Contracts (as amended 14 May 2015), the following table sets out contracts entered into by the National Indigenous Australians Agency, which provide for a consideration to the value of $100 000 or more and which: