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First Peoples Education Advisory Group

15 March 2012

New expert advisory group providing policy advice on Closing the Gap in educational outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and other Australian students.

 

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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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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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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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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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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NIHEWS launched

28 June 2011

The National Indigenous Higher Education Workforce Strategy (NIHEWS) has been launched by the Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council.  

Education Action Plan released

9 June 2011

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan 2010-2014 was released by Minister Peter Garrett.

 

Closing the Gap Forum

25 May 2011

A Closing the Gap practitioners forum was held in Canberra to discuss improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for Indigenous students.

 

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Procurement changes

24 May 2011

Changes to procurement guidelines will strengthen business opportunities for small and medium Indigenous enterprises.

 

IYCP program launched

18 May 2011

Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Mark Arbib launched the Indigenous Youth Careers Pathways Program on 16 May 2011. 

 

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Learn Earn Legend! AFL Expos

13 May 2011

The Learn Earn Legend! AFL Indigenous Employment Expos will provide great opportunities for Indigenous Australians to meet potential employers in their local area.

 

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Closing the gap in higher education

14 April 2011

Senator Evans has announced a Review that will identify key priorities to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are able to fully participate and succeed in higher education.

 

Indigenous Staff Scholarships

ISS applications now open

4 April 2011

If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person employed at an Australian university, you may be eligible for an Indigenous Staff Scholarship.

 

New Jobs and Skills Package

New Jobs and Skills Package

22 March 2011

A new package has been announced to support Indigenous Australians affected by the Queensland natural disasters.

 

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Public Sector Targets

28 January 2011

DEEWR in partnership with the Australian Public Service Commission developed a series of best practice case studies in response to the Indigenous employment target of 2.7%.

 

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Indigenous Strategy

20 January 2011

The consultation period on the draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy closed on 17 December 2010.

 

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Help us to close the education gap

30 November 2010

Are you an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander person who’s passionate about education? Do you think you could be a good role model?

 

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Indigenous Research

8 June 2010

DEEWR is surveying Indigenous Australians in selected regional and remote locations across Australia.

 

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"Learn Earn Legend!" - AFL

21 May 2010

The Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is proud to support Dreamtime at the ‘G for a fifth year in 2010.

 

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NRL Indigenous All Stars – "Learn Earn Legend!"

19 February 2010

The inaugural Indigenous All Stars game, played on Queensland’s Gold Coast, was a celebration Indigenous culture in Australia featuring the NRL’s current best players.

 

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Prince Appointed Ambassador

10 February 2010

Indigenous All Star Scott Prince, in his new role as the Australian Government’s Learn Earn Legend! Ambassador, is encouraging young people to stay at school.

 

National Partnership Agreement on Indigenous Economic Participation

18 December 2009

The COAG National Partnership Agreement for Indigenous Economic Participation was signed in February 2009. The agreement will contribute to closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage.

 

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Announcement of IEP Tender results

1 July 2009

The results of the Request for Tender for two panels for the Indigenous Employment Program 2009-2012 have been announced, with the Government investing more than $750 million dollars until 2012-13 to assist Indigenous job seekers and communities throughout Australia.

 

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Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding

11 June 2009

On 27 May 2009, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia