Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body A strong democratically elected voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT.

United Ngunnawal Elders Council Representatives nominated by Ngunnawal family groups.

ACT Reconciliation Council Promoting reconciliation across the ACT.

Our Booris, Our Way Monitoring the Community Services Directorate’s progress to implement the recommendations in the Our Booris, Our Way review.

Koori groups for boys and girls Safe and supported playgroups for children up to 5 and groups for primary school kids to build strong connections to culture.

Family group planning A Family Group Conference where your family comes together in a culturally safe way to make a plan for the care, wellbeing and safety of your kids.

Becoming a kinship carer Keeping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children safe within community.

Support for kinship carers Money, wellbeing check-ups, training and other government and community support.

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students Help for students taking on leadership roles, training and getting a job after school.

Koori preschools A play-based, culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from 3 to 5.

Scholarships and financial help Help with costs like school uniforms and excursions.

Financial help for university teaching students Help for former ACT public school students studying teaching at an ACT university.

Aboriginal health and community services See a doctor, nurse, dentist or midwife at Winnunga Nimmityja Aboriginal Health and Community Services.

Aboriginal liaison in hospitals Talk to the team of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who work at Canberra Health Services.

Free annual health check Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages can have a free health check every year.

Galambany circle sentencing court Respected Elders are part of the sentencing process in the Galambany court.

Circle sentencing for young people The Warrumbul court brings together a young person, their family and Elders.

Help if you have been in prison Support after coming out of prison or if you are going to the Galambany court.

First Nations Territory relations  How we’re working together to achieve better outcomes for Indigenous peoples.

Indigenous protocols in the ACT Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country and protocols.

Reconciliation How we're making reconciliation happen where we live and work.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Canberra.

Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs  Working across the ACT Government for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT.

Significant dates Learn about the significant dates for celebration or reflection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal Service Development Working with community groups to bring programs and services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT.