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The Indigenous Governance Awards share the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations from around Australia...
The Indigenous Governance Awards share the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations from around Australia...
This resource provides a checklist of principles for effective governance (pdf, 139kb) Review the questions and answer them honestly based on your knowledge and experience with your organisation’s governance...
Culture is the collective beliefs, values, rules and customs that inform a group’s way of life This factsheet offers an overview of Your culture For more in-depth knowledge, explore the additional resources in...
Governance gives an organisation, community or nation the ways and means to achieve the things that matter to them It’s about how groups work together to achieve shared goals This factsheet offers an overview o...
Building or rebuilding governance is about selecting a governance model that suits your group’s unique purpose It involves making decisions about whether to incorporate and coming up with a set of strong and cul...
Whether your group is formal or informal, incorporated, or unincorporated, at its core are people These include directors, managers and staff members who each take on different governing roles and responsibilities...
Leadership is the art of motivating people towards a common goal or to ‘get things done’ It’s also about providing guidance and direction This factsheet offers an overview of Leadership For more in-depth kno...
Women play an important role in strengthening their families and groups Harnessing their skills, cultural knowledge and experience makes governance healthier and stronger This factsheet offers an overview of First...
Systems and plans are what help your everyday governance be most effective Think about how you can set up strong policies and procedures in key areas of governance, including communication, meetings and decision-m...
Effective financial management is a critical foundation for managing your resources wisely It can promote economic development and self-determination for your group This factsheet offers an overview of Financial m...
Useful Links
On this page you’ll find a list of specialist websites on governance and Indigenous governance, as well as state and territory specific resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups.
Indigenous governance
Australian
Agreements Treaties and Negotiated Settlements (ATNS)
Aboriginal Governance and Management Program (AGMP)
Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR) – Australian National University
Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance – Tranby
Institute for Aboriginal Development
Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language | Culture and Heritage – Charles Sturt University
Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning – University of Technology Sydney
Ninti One: Information, Innovation, Ideas for Remote Australia
International
Māori Governance Video Toolkit – New Zealand
Te Mata Hautu Taketake | the Maori and Indigenous Governance Centre at the University of Waikato – New Zealand
Te Puni Kokiri | Effective Governance – New Zealand
Māori Governance | Māori in Governance Summit – New Zealand
British Columbia Assembly of First Nations | Governance Toolkit – Canada
British Columbia Treaty Commission | HR Toolkit – Canada
Chair in Indigenous Governance (Courses) | Toronto Metropolitan University – Canada
First Nations Information Governance Centre – Canada
The First Nations Governance Handbook: A Resource Guide for Effective Councils
Indigenous Governance | Yukon University – Canada
Indigenous Governance Program | University of Victoria – Canada
Metis Nation Gateway – Canada
National Centre for First Nations Governance – Canada
National Congress of American Indians – USA
Native Governance Center – USA
The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development – USA
The Institute for Tribal Government – USA
Governance
Australian Institute of Company Directors – Australia
Community Development – Australia
Community Door | Governance – Australia
Governance Institute of Australia – Australia
Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) – Australia
Our Community – Australia
Institute on Governance – Canada
Good Governance Polices for Nonprofits – USA
The Community Tool Box – USA
Democratic Governance – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Federal Government
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC)
National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Indigenous Portal | Australian Government
State Government
Australian Capital Territory
Department of Justice and Community Safety
Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Local Government
Peak Bodies
Aboriginal Peak Organisations Northern Territory (APO NT)
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
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