Inquiry Into Successful Initiatives in Remote Aboriginal Communities

Education and Health Standing Committee (2005 - 2008)· 4 February 2008inquiry_report

This WA parliamentary report examines successful initiatives in remote Aboriginal communities, focusing on the Torres Strait region. It highlights the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) as a unique model for Indigenous representation and governance, contrasting it with the abolished ATSIC model. The report also explores initiatives on Badu Island and their contributing factors.

Impact

Remote Aboriginal communities in WA could benefit from adapted governance and representation models. The report also affects government agencies involved in Indigenous affairs and service delivery.

indigenouslocal_governmentpublic_sectoreducationhealthtorres straitindigenous communitiesremote aboriginalgovernance modelTSRAregional authoritybadu islandcommunity consultationindigenous representationailan kastom

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