Inquiry Into Successful Initiatives in Remote Aboriginal Communities

Education and Health Standing Committee (2005 - 2008)· 29 November 2007inquiry_report

The WA Education and Health Standing Committee examined the Family Income Management (FIM) program in Cape York, finding it a successful initiative for assisting Indigenous people in remote communities to manage their income and access banking services. The report recommends developing similar regional initiatives in WA, adapted to local community needs.

Impact

Indigenous people in remote communities, particularly in Western Australia, are most directly affected. Government policy and funding for Indigenous programs may be influenced.

educationfinancehealthindigenouspublic_sectorFamily Income ManagementFIMIndigenous communitiesremote communitiesfinancial literacyCape Yorkwelfare reformincome managementfinancial servicescommunity development

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