APO Papers

Brokering successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes: common themes in good-practice models Kristine Giddy, Jessica Lopez and Anne Redman / National Centre for Vocational Education ResearchThis report and accompanying guide describe seven essential characteristics of employment service organisations that lead to successful employment outcomes for their Indigenous clients. Posted 25-03-2009

Grasping the opportunity of Opal: assessing the impact of the Petrol Sniffing Strategy Senate Community Affairs CommitteeThis report reviews initiatives since 2006 to combat petrol sniffing in remote communities and makes a series of recommendations for further action. Posted 23-03-2009

Beyond closing the gap: valuing diversity in Indigenous Australia Jon Altman / Centre for Public PolicyThis paper argues that the Federal Government's 'Closing the Gap' approach fails to value Indigenous difference and fails to accommodate Indigenous aspirations in all their diversity. Posted 23-03-2009

International Group for Indigenous Health Measurement 2006, Canberra Australian Institute of Health and WelfareThe International Group for Indigenous Health Measurement works to collect, disseminate and use data related to indigenous health and this publication records the proceedings of their second meeting in November 2006. Posted 21-03-2009

Highway to health: better access for rural and remote patients

Highway to health: better access for rural and remote patients
Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs

While Australia has a relatively sophisticated public and private health care system, for some people geographic isolation inhibits their access to specialist health care. Out of a total population of just over 21 million, approximately 34 per cent of Australians reside in regional, rural and remote areas with limited specialist health services. This senate report investigates the operation and effectiveness of Patient Assisted Travel Schemes Posted 05-12-2007