Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 3.5% of the Queensland population. Queensland also has the second highest population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. QCOSS recognises these communities face a legacy of gross injustice and inequality. QCOSS argues for greater investment in Indigenous communities through our submissions and reports, and supports the Close the Gap campaign to reduce the gap in life expectancy.
Policy Paper Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Nov 2009
This paper outlines QCOSS’ policy position regarding the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and QCOSS recommendations for better addressing these issues.
Media Release Breaking down the barriers
Apr 2011
The Access All Areas campaign was launched in Brisbane today, aiming to break down the barriers disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience in accessing services within their community.
Take Action Combined Voices Campaign
Jun 2011
The Combined Voices campaign is a response to the poor outcomes that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continue to experience. Indigenous and non-Indigenous peak bodies, representative groups and individuals have combined to voice their concerns and strive to ensure that all children are safe, well and able to achieve their potential in Queensland.
Media Release Indigenous child protection statistics appalling
Aug 2011
The incredibly high number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in contact with the child protection system is now beyond what any fair society would accept, say members of the Combined Voices campaign. While Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are 6.4 per cent of the population they represent 36.7 per cent of Queensland children subject to a care and protection order.
IPSU (Indigenous Professional Support Unit)
May 2011
The QCOSS Indigenous Professional Support Unit (IPSU) is a program funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to deliver services under the Inclusion and Professional Support Program.
Qld Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Human Services Coalition
May 2011
The Queensland Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Human Services Coalition (the Coalition) is a network of over 100 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Human Service providers committed to the reform of the human services system in Queensland to ensure delivery of comprehensive, effective and integrated human services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
State Election 2006 Paper 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Aug 2006
Useful Links to External Resources
May 2011
www.combinedvoices.org.au
May 2011
The Combined Voices campaign is a response to the poor outcomes that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continue to experience in terms of their safety, education and health. QCOSS has combined with Indigenous and non-Indigenous peak bodies, representative groups and individuals to voice their concerns and strive to ensure that all children are safe, well and able to achieve their potential in Queensland. For more information visit the campaign website - www.combinedvoices.org.au