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References for the key publications about policies relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are listed here.

2010

Australian Department of Health and Ageing (2010)

Third national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections strategy 2010 – 2013.

Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing, Australia

The Third National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy was released in March 2010. It is one of a set of five national strategies aimed at reducing the transmission of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs) and their morbidity, mortality and personal and social impacts.

The strategy highlights ongoing challenges in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities relating to STIs and BBVs. These include:

  • sustained and unacceptably high rates of bacterial STIs in many remote communities
  • the rate of acquisition of HIV and viral hepatitis through injecting drug use
  • ongoing incidence of HIV infections among men who have sex with men
  • lack of access for many communities to culturally appropriate primary health care services.

The new priority action areas identified in the strategy are:

  • annual, routine and systematic testing, treatment and follow-up for bacterial STIs of sexually active Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
  • increased access to treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who test positive to bacterial STIs;
  • increased primary prevention activities that seek to reduce the number of new cases of HIV and viral hepatitis among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who inject drugs
  • competent and accredited workforces consistent across all jurisdictions to address the scope of work outlined in the strategy.

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2009

Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2009)

Closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage: the challenge for Australia.

Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia

This report outlines the Commonwealth Government's progress in 'Closing the Gap' and addressing Indigenous disadvantage. Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, promised during his apology to Indigenous Australians in 2008, to deliver a report card each year on the Government's efforts to close the gap. In this first year, measurable targets have been stated, efforts have been made to reset relationships with Indigenous people and initiatives to improve service delivery have been suggested. The main components of 'Closing the Gap' policy include the all-of -government approach and a commitment of the broader community and corporate sector.

The evidence gathered shows the extent of some aspects of Indigenous disadvantage in health, education and employment. The report sets out priorities for the future to achieve lasting change and ensure that future generations of Indigenous Australians have all the opportunities enjoyed by other Australians to live full, healthy lives and achieve their potential.

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2008

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (2008)

Social justice report 2007.

Sydney: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

This report, released annually by the HREOC through the Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, considers the impact of government activity on the exercise and enjoyment of Indigenous people's human rights.

This year's report provides 19 case studies of Indigenous communities tackling family violence and abuse, as evidence of what can be achieved in the fight against child abuse and family violence in Indigenous communities. The report also considers the human rights impact of the Northern Territory intervention. A ten point action plan is outlined for modifying the Northern Territory intervention. The reports includes 14 recommendations, 2 in relation to support for building on promising practices in family violence and child abuse, and 12 in relation to the Northern Territory intervention.

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Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2008)

Northern Territory Emergency Response: one year on.

Canberra: Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

This report details the progress that has resulted following the implementation of the first phase of the Northern Territory Emergency Response. The primary aim of the Emergency Response was to protect children residing in Aboriginal communities and town camps in the Northern Territory. Progress has been measured according to the following areas: coordination, law and order, supporting families, welfare reform and employment, improving child and family health, enhancing education, and housing and land reform

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Dick D, Holland C, Harrison B (2008)

Closing the gap: national Indigenous health equality targets: outcomes from the National Indigenous Health Equality Summit.

Canberra: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

2007

Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2007)

National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 2003-2013: Australian Government implementation plan 2007-2013.

Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing

The Australian Government Implementation Plan was developed by the Department of Health and Ageing in consultation with all relevant Australian Government agencies and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council. It has a strong emphasis on a whole of government approach to addressing the key priorities identified.

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2006

Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (2006)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health performance framework 2005.

Canberra: Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council

Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (2006)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health performance framework: 2006 report.

Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing

Department of Families Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2006)

The best way forward: delivering housing and infrastructure to Indigenous Australians.

Canberra: Department of Families Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2006)

National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: progress against jurisdictional implementation plans, report to the Australian Health Minister's Conference, 1 July 2005 until 30 June 2006.

Canberra: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination (2006)

Indigenous affairs arrangements.

Canberra: Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

The Indigenous affairs arrangement is the Australian Government's approach to reforms and reshaping of the delivery of services to Indigenous people. A strategic whole of government approach has been taken across all agencies to achieve coordination. Indigenous programs will be linked with mainstream services and will be implemented with flexiblity in response to local needs

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2005

Department of Health and Ageing (2005)

National strategic framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health 2003-2013: Australian Government implementation plan 2003-2008.

Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing

This implementation plan details the Australian Government's current response to recommendations made in the National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 2003-2013 to improve health outcomes for Indigenous Australians. It describes existing and planned action by the Australian Government, including programs and policy approaches where the Commonwealth is contributing to multilateral initiatives involving Indigenous health and community organisations, State and Territory governments, and government agencies outside the health sector.

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National Public Health Partnership (2005)

The national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander safety promotion strategy.

Canberra: National Public Health Partnership

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Safety Promotion Strategy has been developed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Injury Prevention Action Committee (ATSIIPAC), appointed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Working Group of the National Public Health Partnership Group. The strategy builds on and is integrated with the National injury prevention and safety promotion plan: 2004-2014. Together these documents target safety promotion and injury prevention for all Australians.

In this report the strategic requirements to improve safety and reduce the incidence and harm of injury to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are set out. The objectives of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Safety Promotion Strategy include: improving the safety of environments and building on community capacity to promote well being; supporting communities to prioritise and address safety and injury issues; and mobilising actions and resources that encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, government, and non-government sectors to work together to promote safety and prevent injury. The identified priorities for action include: social and emotional wellbeing; child and young people's safety; violence affecting families and individuals; land transport; water safety; and workplace safety.

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2004

Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council Standing Committee for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Working Party (2004)

Cultural respect framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, 2004-2009.

Adelaide: Department of Health

Australian National Audit Office (2004)

National Aboriginal Health Strategy delivery of housing and infrastructure to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities follow-up audit: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services.

Canberra: Australian National Audit Office

2003

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council (2003)

National strategic framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health: framework for action by governments.

Canberra: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council

The National Strategic Framework builds on the National Aboriginal Health Strategy (1989) (view Framework and Strategy documents). It draws together nationally agreed strategies to address specific health problems, state and territory policies and plans and the national collaborative policy and planning frameworks within which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health programs are managed. The report details nine principles on which the National Strategic Framework is based and describes three central desired outcomes:
towards a more effective and responsive health system;
influencing the health impacts of the non-health sector; and
providing the infrastructure to improve health status.
The conclusion describes the implementation and evaluation plans and identifies the responsible organisations.

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2002

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Agenda Working Group (2002)

The NHMRC Road Map: a strategic framework for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through research.

Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council

Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (2002)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce national strategic framework.

Canberra: Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council

1994

National Aboriginal Health Strategy Evaluation Committee (1994)

The National Aboriginal Health Strategy: an evaluation.

Canberra: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission

1989

National Aboriginal Health Strategy Working Party (1989)

A national Aboriginal health strategy.

Canberra: Department of Aboriginal Affairs

 
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