ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

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Indigenous.gov.au Connecting With First Nations Australians

Indigenous.gov.au: connecting with First Nations Australians

​​Building confidence and employment opportunities​

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​​The Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) is thinking outside the box when it comes to training and skill development for people looking for work.​

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​​Rangers: Guardians of a Changing Planet​

31 July 2026

We acknowledge the work of the Jabalbina Rangers this World Rangers Day, 31 July, celebrating the theme ‘Rangers: Guardians of a Changing Planet’.​
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The new jobs program is positively impacting job seekers on the Tiwi Islands

21 July 2026

The Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program is positively impacting the health and well-being of job seekers, while successfully boosting manufacturing and tourism.
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Creating Jobs in Remote Communities

25 March 2026

The Remote Jobs and Economic Development program is creating opportunities and building confidence for people living in remote communities.
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Congratulations to the 2026 National NAIDOC Awards Winners!

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17 August 2026

The National NAIDOC Committee has announced the winners of the 2026 National NAIDOC Awards.

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2026 National NAIDOC Awards winners announced

NIAA seeking provider for Indigenous business verification and support services

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17 August 2026

On 13 August 2026, the NIAA released an Approach to Market (ATM) on AusTender for Indigenous Business Verification and Support Services, as part of reforms to the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).

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Strengthening the IPP, opportunity for suppliers to deliver Indigenous business verification and online registry

​​Launch of an updated STEM Equity Monitor​

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11 August 2026

An improved STEM Equity Monitor has been launched, making it easier to find and explore updated data that helps to improve representation of First Nations peoples in STEM.

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​The STEM Equity Monitor provides a comprehensive national picture of participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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