Indigenous Community Development Projects Early Learnings
Telstra Foundation Research Report ; vol. 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
Description
Looks at 14 educational projects showcasing Indigenous initiatives likely to contribute to positive change for Indigenous groups, individuals and communities across Australia.
Issue Analysis, no. 63, September 23, 2005, pp. [1]-[20]
Description
Looks into reforming the policies that are causing deprivation so that Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders can access the same choices and living standards as other Australians.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 29, no. 5, September/October 2005, pp. 13-14
Description
Reports on a workshop to enhance understanding of women's health and help health workers provide education and promotion of women's health issues in their own community.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 29, no. 1, January/February 2005, pp. 8-10
Description
Chronicles outcomes of the first year of a project including creation of special partnerships in community and the implementation of school health promotion programming.
Looks at what kind of access is available to the internet in remote communities, where the internet accessible is located in these communities, and evaluates if the internet is a useful tool for Aboriginal women to access health information.
Project methodology included a review relevant literature, developing communication material to raise awareness of the problem, consultation with Aboriginal people and organizations, analysis of demographic data and information gathered through the consultations.
Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision
Description
Measures the well-being against indicators across a range of areas including health, education and employment, and identifies programs and policies which appear to be improving outcomes.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 29, no. 3, May/June 2005, pp. 26-27
Description
Reports on a partnership between the Combined Centres for Rural Health (CUCRH), the Midwest Murchison Population Health Directorate and the (Australia) National Heart Foundation.