ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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Indigenous.gov.au: connecting with First Nations Australians

Affordable grocery prices in Lockhart River

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​​Soum and Charlene work at the Freddie Clarence Moses Supermarket where the Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme is helping shoppers buy household staples at lower prices.​

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MGK team members Rim, Wigness and Olandi at the London Missionary Society Memorial site

​​Strengthening Culture, Country, and Community on Mabuyag Island

13 March 2026

​​​​Mabuygiw Garkaziw Kupay Torres Strait Islander Corporation is making an impact on Mabuyag Island through its commitment to culture, conservation, and community development. ​​
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Building women’s confidence through digital skills

23 February 2026

In the heart of the Torres Strait, a digital initiative is enabling local women with new career opportunities
Bai Bai Napangardi (c.1934–2020), Ngarti, Kukatja peoples, Luwantja (Coolamon), c.2006, Official Gifts Collection, Parliament House Art Collections. © Bai Bai Napangardi/Copyright Agency, 2026

Fragile but strong – honouring 18 years since the apology to the Stolen Generations

13 February 2026

In the heart of Ngunnawal Country, a glass coolamon sits in Parliament House – a constant reminder of the day the nation stopped to listen.
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​​Applications open for Australian Taxation Office Evergreen Program

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12 March 2026

​​The ATO Evergreen Program applications for 2026 are now open – supporting employment pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people​.

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ATO Evergreen Program applications for 2026 are now open

​​REAL Program launches supporting transitions from the justice system

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02 March 2026

​​The REAL Program supports First Nations people leaving the justice system to reconnect with community and build pathways to employment and learning through culturally informed, community-led support initiatives.

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REAL Program

​Create new jobs through the Remote Jobs and Economic Development program

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19 February 2026

​​Grants to create new jobs in remote areas are now open – giving communities the opportunity to have their say in what roles are needed.

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RJED - Round 3 Grants
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