Thursday, 16 August 2007

ABC News : Indigenous

Work for the Dole kicks off in NT
The Federal Workforce Participation Minister says Work for the Dole projects have begun in four Central Australian communities.

Overcrowding leads to poor education: Humphries
The Member for the western New South Wales seat of Barwon, Kevin Humphries, says addressing overcrowding in Aboriginal communities is one step towards improving the education of children.

Indigenous population passes 500,000
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in Australia has pushed past the 500,000 mark.

NSW Govt puts $9m towards foster care for indigenous children
The New South Wales Government says it is spending more than $9 million to double the number of foster care places for Aboriginal children in south-west Sydney.

Five year health plan released
An improvement to Aboriginal health will be a major focus for the Greater Western Area Health Service in its newly-released strategic plan.

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