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Painting the Picture Of Indigenous Women In Custody In Australia

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Authors: Bartels, Lorana
Publishers: Queensland University of Technology Law Review

This article seeks to paint the contemporary picture of Indigenous women in custody in Australia. In particular, the article presents and analyses the most recent data available on prisoner numbers, […]

Social Justice Report 2012

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Authors: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Publishers: Australian Human Rights Commission

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is required to report annually to the Attorney-General regarding the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by Australia’s Indigenous peoples. The […]

People with intellectual and other cognitive disability in the criminal justice system : Report for NSW Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care

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Authors: Baldry, Eileen, Dowse, Leanne, Clarence, Melissa
Publishers: Department of Family and Community Services NSW, Ageing, Disability and Home Care

This report outlines the key findings of a research project on a cohort of 2,731 individuals in NSW whose mental health disorders and cognitive disability (MHDCD) diagnoses are known, who […]

Developing successful diversionary schemes for youth from remote Aboriginal communities

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Authors: Senior, Kate, Criminology Research Advisory Council (Australia), Ivory, William (Bill), Chenhall, Richard D, Cunningham, Teresa, Nagel, Tricia, Lloyd, Robbie, McMahon, Rachael
Publishers: Criminology Research Advisory Council

This report explores the experiences and aspirations of youth in Wadeye, a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory which has become synonymous with the deviant behaviours of its young […]

Improving the family law system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients : a report to the Attorney-General

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Authors: Family Law Council
Publishers: Australian Department of the Attorney-General

This report responds to the Attorney-General’s request that the Family Law Council (Council) consider the extent to which the family law system meets the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]

Report on Government Services 2012: Indigenous Compendium

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Authors: Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision
Publishers: Productivity Commission

This annual report collates Indigenous data from the Report on Government Services. The Report examines the performance of the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments in the provision of education, health, […]

Young men and yarndi : a pilot to diffuse information on cannabis, its use and potential risks among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

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Authors: Howard, John, Alperstein, Dion, Cox, Sonia, Zorz, Heath, Smith, Owen
Publishers: National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre

This Bulletin reviews recent National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) activity to address cannabis use among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. A camp for young males from […]

The Civil and Family Law Needs of Indigenous People in the Northern Territory

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Authors: Cunneen, Chris, Allison, Fiona, Schwartz, Melanie, Behrendt, Larissa
Publishers: James Cook University

This report presents key findings and recommendations based upon research conducted in 2011 by the Indigenous Legal Needs Project (ILNP) in the Northern Territory (NT). he ILNP aims broadly and […]

Review of Coronial Practice in Western Australia, Final Report

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Authors: Law Reform Commission of Western Australia
Publishers: Law Reform Commission of Western Australia

This report contains the results of the review conducted by the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia of the coronial practices and procedures followed in the state. The Commission consulted […]

The Health and Welfare of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (4704.0)

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Authors: Australian Bureau of Statistics
Publishers: Australian Bureau of Statistics

This is a comprehensive statistical overview, largely at the national level, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and welfare. Focussing on topics considered important for the health of Australia’s […]