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Indigenous Economic Development Strategy 2011–2018

19 October 2011

The Australian Government has released its long-term strategy to increase the personal and economic wellbeing of Indigenous Australians.

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Have your say on Indigenous higher education

19 September 2011

Today Minister Evans and Minister Carr released a call for submissions to the Review of Higher Education Access and Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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Focus School Next Steps initiative launched

8 September 2011

Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett today announced the Focus School Next Steps initiative.

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Reconciliation Action Plan 2011-2014 launched

15 November 2011

DEEWR's second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2011-2014 was launched on 26 October 2011 at an exciting national office event.

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2011 edition of eYarn available

1 November 2011

Check out the latest edition of the Sporting Chance Program’s eYarn. It’s filled with inspiring stories about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the Program.

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Academic and leadership journey to central Australia

8 September 2011

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 10 students gathered at Uluru and Kata Tjuta in August as part of the 2011 Indigenous Youth Leadership Program’s National Student Gathering.

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Remote Servicing Consultations

15 August 2011

The Australian Government has released a discussion paper on the future of remote participation and employment servicing.

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Indigenous Education


The Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Act 2000 Program Guidelines 2009-2012 outline the Indigenous Education and Training Program elements for clients and providers. Indigenous Education and Training Programs are administered by DEEWR for the period 2009-2012. The Guidelines set out Indigenous Education and Training Program objectives, administrative requirements and funding arrangements.

Indigenous Youth

Indigenous Youth


The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is committed to the Australian Government’s target of reducing Indigenous disadvantage. This commitment builds on the substantial reform agenda agreed to by all Australian Governments in 2008 through five Indigenous specific National Partnerships – in health, housing, early childhood development, economic participation and remote service delivery.

Indigenous Higher Education

Indigenous Higher Education


The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is committed to the Australian Government’s target of reducing Indigenous disadvantage. This includes improving Indigenous higher education outcomes, and enhancing Indigenous culture and knowledge in Australian higher education.

Indigenous Resources

Indigenous Resources


Resources relevant to Indigenous users.

Indigenous Schooling

Indigenous Schooling


Through the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) all governments in Australia are working towards delivering world class schooling for all children.

Indigenous Skills

Indigenous Skills


The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is committed to the Australian Government’s target of reducing Indigenous disadvantage.

Through the Council of Australian Government (COAG), all governments in Australia are working together towards increasing the skill levels of all Australians, including Indigenous Australians, giving them a better chance of getting or keeping a job.

The Government has funded the Productivity Places Program which will deliver 711,000 training places over five years in areas of skills shortage to ensure that Australian workers develop the skills they need.