The Best of Intentions

(Thesis abstract) Claire Colyer’s doctoral research investigated interconnections between government approaches to policy in Indigenous affairs – characterised by mainstreaming of services for Indigenous Australians – and the ways in which the not-for-profit sector (NFP) has responded in terms of both policy and practice. This study of Australian Red Cross offers a window on the…

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Guidelines for Disposal of Government Heritage Property

Client: Australian Heritage Commission

Location/s: Canberra (ACT)

This project involved a review of all Indigenous, historic and natural heritage legislation in all Australian states and territories and the development of guidelines for the disposal of heritage property owned by the Australian Government.

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Enhanced Primary Care Information Kit

Client: Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing

Location/s: Canberra (ACT)

Edit a ‘plain English’ information kit (including case studies) on Enhanced Primary Care items primarily targeted to community-controlled Aboriginal medical services and their employees.

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National Guidelines for Indigenous Heritage Management

Client: Australian Cultural Development Office, Department of Communication and the Arts (AIATSIS, Australian Nature Conservation Agency, Australian Heritage Commission, ATSIC)

Location/s: Sydney (NSW), Darwin (NT), Brisbane (Qld), Canberra (ACT), Melbourne (VIC), Hobart (Tas), Perth (WA)

Development of National Guidelines for the Management of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Places. This project required preparation of guidelines compatible (where possible) with the Burra Charter, after extensive consultation with Indigenous communities and heritage professionals. The guidelines were recommended for adoption by Justice Elizabeth Evatt as part of her review of the federal…

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Indigenous Lobbying and Advocacy Guide

Client: ATSIC

Location/s: Canberra (ACT)

Research and develop a Guide to Lobbying and Advocacy for members of a national Indigenous organisation.

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