Family violence prevention programs in Indigenous communities
Closing the Gap— December 2016
Investigates the effectiveness of current mainstream, international, and Indigenous prevention programs and identifies principles of success.
Closing the Gap
Reports prepared for the Closing the Gap Clearinghouse. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Family Studies was funded from 2009 to 2014 to deliver the Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse was a Council of Australian Governments’ initiative jointly funded by all Australian Governments.
Cultural competency in the delivery of health services for Indigenous people
Roxanne Bainbridge, Janya McCalman, Anton Clifford and Komla Tsey
Closing the Gap— July 2015
This paper examines the Australian and international evidence on cultural competence in health care settings.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: A review of interventions for prevention and management in Indigenous communities
Closing the Gap— February 2015
This resource sheet provides estimates on the prevalence of FASD in the general and Indigenous populations of Australia.
Ear disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Kuldeep Bhatia
Closing the Gap— November 2014
This resource sheet reviews past and current programs, research and strategies for the prevention and treatment of ear disease in Indigenous children.
Effective strategies to strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Pat Dudgeon, Roz Walker, Clair Scrine, Carrington Shepherd, Tom Calma and Ian Ring
Closing the Gap— October 2014
Identifies what works, what doesn't, and the gaps in the research evidence.
Funding Indigenous organisations: Improving governance performance through innovations in public finance management in remote Australia
Mark Moran, Douglas Porter and Jodie Curth-Bibb
Closing the Gap— September 2014
Reviews the literature on Australian and international experiences and suggests avenues for future engagement.
Positive learning environments for Indigenous children and young people
Lucy Ockenden
Closing the Gap— July 2014
Reviews the research literature to identify the school-based factors that contribute to an effective learning environment.
Law and justice: Prevention and early intervention programs for Indigenous youth
Daryl Higgins and Kristen Davis
Closing the Gap— July 2014
This resource sheet examines some of the initiatives and programs that have been trialled in Australia to address this issue.
Engaging Indigenous parents in their children's education
Daryl Higgins and Sam Morley
Closing the Gap— July 2014
Reviews evaluation studies on parental educational engagement in Australia and presents case studies on several programs.
Data about and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
Nicholas Biddle
Closing the Gap— July 2014
Explores the issues concerning and best practice for data collection for and about Indigenous people in Australia.
Effectiveness of traineeships and apprenticeships for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population
Nicholas Biddle, Clare Brennan and Mandy Yap
Closing the Gap— June 2014
Looks at the data on participation rates, gender differences, occupation types, employment outcomes, and personal outcomes, and reviews their impacts.
Success factors for Indigenous entrepreneurs and community-based enterprises
Sam Morley
Closing the Gap— April 2014
The paper reviews what is known about successful ventures, what works, what doesn't, and what further research is needed.
Improving labour market outcomes through education and training
Tom Karmel, Josie Misko, Davinia Blomberg, Alice Bednarz and Georgina Atkinson
Closing the Gap— February 2014
This paper explores the disparity in participation and attainment by Indigenous Australians in education and training and how it can be addressed.
Increasing employment rates for Indigenous people with a disability
Closing the Gap— February 2014
Looks at the effectiveness of both Indigenous-specific and mainstream Australian employment programs, as well as overseas programs.
Review of early childhood parenting, education and health intervention programs for Indigenous children and families in Australia
Jennifer Bowes and Rebekah Grace
Closing the Gap— February 2014
Reviews the research literature on the effectiveness of intervention programs for Indigenous children and their families in early childhood.
Supporting healthy communities through arts programs
Vicki-Ann Ware
Closing the Gap— January 2014
This paper considers the role of the arts in building and supporting healthy communities.
What works?: A review of actions addressing the social and economic determinants of Indigenous health
Katy Osborne, Frances Baum and Lynsey Brown
Closing the Gap— December 2013
Reviews evidence relating to improving Indigenous outcomes across a range of key social and economic health and welllbeing.
Supporting healthy communities through sports and recreation programs
Vicki-Ann Ware and Veronica Meredith
Closing the Gap— December 2013
Reviews the available evidence and identifies a list of principles of 'what works' and 'what doesn't work' to assist with program implementation.
Housing strategies that improve Indigenous health outcomes
Vicki-Ann Ware
Closing the Gap— December 2013
This resource sheet examines the links between housing quality and health outcomes and the mechanisms by which housing influences health outcomes.
Improving the early life outcomes of Indigenous children: Implementing early childhood development at the local level
Sarah Wise
Closing the Gap— December 2013
Reviews the research on why localised early childhood development is an effective means to close the gap in Indigenous early childhood development.
