As we look expectantly to the arrival of 2021, APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy takes a brief look back at…
Introducing My APO+
We are excited to bring you My APO+ — a membership service that saves you time by tailoring content to…
IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE
A recent report investigates how medical treatment can be improved for First Nations people.
Addressing the over-representation of First Nations children in out-of-home care
According to the 2020 Family Matters Report, at June 19, 2019, 20,077 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were in Out…
Ensuring access for all in the digital age
When people think of accessibility, physical accessibility often comes to mind: ramps, guide dogs and the wheelchair symbol. What is…
Protecting First Nations Intellectual Property
Protocols have been written to assist with cross-cultural collaborations across industries, making it possible for First Nations people to work…
People with disabilities dying in custody
By Carissa Lee Godwin The worldwide Black Lives Matter movement and protests have highlighted, once again, the ongoing prevalence of…
Recruiting and retaining First Nations health workers
First Nations people need culturally and physically safe healthcare, and the best way to ensure this, is to maintain a…
Guest Blog: Rural Dementia Research in Action – by Debra Morgan
APO’s Rural and Remote Dementia Care Collection brings together some of the key policy and research reports that explore the…
Self determination needed for effective First Nations Peoples’ response to family violence
Many First Nations people continue to have connections to their respective laws, cultures and identities. Family violence in First Nations…
