This section on Indigenous youth issues includes:
- Resources, including recently reviewed reports and publications received or cited by this clearinghouse;
- a listing of youth-related organisations and research centres where you might find further information on Indigenous youth issues; and
- an overview of programs and projects as cited in Youth Field Xpress, our newsletter.
Government organisations:
Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Communities and Indigenous Affairs
http://www.facsia.gov.au
Non-government organisations:
http://www.snaicc.asn.au/
Established in 1981, SNAICC is Australia's non-government peak body representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation
Web site: http://www.antar.org.au
ANTAR's purpose is to generate in Australia a moral and legal recognition of and respect for the distinctive status of Indigenous Australians as First People. Recognition of Indigenous Australians' rights, which include self-determination, their relationships to land and the maintenance and growth of their cultures, is essential to creating a just and fair society for all Australians.
Reconciliation Australia
http://www.reconciliationaustralia.org/
Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Archive
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/IndigLRes/car/
ABC Online (Australian Broadcasting Commission) Messagestick program's Indigenous Links page
http://www.abc.net.au/message/links.htm
Unity Foundation – Youth homelessness program
"Working from a proven model of care and support, our Homelessness Program is unique in that it provides support, leadership and direction to homeless indigenous youth aged between 15-22 years, encouraging them to become role models to their family and friends."
Unity Foundation website: http://www.unityfoundation.org.au
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