Indigenous Australians 

Overview 

Closing the Gap is a commitment by all Australian governments to work towards a better future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It aims to close the gap of Indigenous disadvantage in areas such as health, housing, education and employment. As the department responsible for Indigenous affairs, FaHCSIA is the lead Australian Government agency on Closing the Gap.

The Australian Government, through FaHCSIA, reaches out to Indigenous Australians through a network of offices across the country.  These include 29 Indigenous Coordination Centres and six Regional Operations Centres.

FaHCSIA supports Indigenous Australians through a range of programs and services including Closing the Gap initiatives. FaHCSIA also provides grants and funding to support Indigenous organisations and individuals.

More information is available under publications and articles and related agencies and sites.

Latest news & events

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Prescribed Bodies Corporate Amendment Regulations

The Native Title (Prescribed Bodies Corporate) Amendment Regulations 2011 are now in operation.

Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory

Legislation introduced into Parliament

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Indigenous Australians In Focus

Closing the GapClosing the Gap

Closing the Gap


Northern Territory Emergency ResponseClosing the Gap in the Northern Territory

Closing the Gap in the Northern Territory


Remote Service DeliveryRemote Service Delivery

Remote Service Delivery


Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP)Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP)

Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP)


ASTPAlice Springs Transformation Plan (ASTP)

The Alice Springs Transformation Plan


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