Local Thriving Communities

Supporting greater decision making authority for remote and discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.

Traditional Torres Strait Islander child rearing practices

The Queensland Government is taking historic, nation-leading steps to recognise traditional Torres Strait Islander child rearing practices in law.

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Cultural heritage

Queensland cultural heritage legislation requires land users to take all reasonable and practical measures to ensure their activity does not harm Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.

Discover your personal history

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Queenslander, the government may be able to help you find information about your personal history.

Community alcohol limits

If you're planning on travelling through Queensland, you need to know about alcohol restrictions.

Strengthening and growing Indigenous businesses

The Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships provides a range of services to help strengthen and grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland.

Youth Employment Program

Assistance and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people completing Year 12.

Know Your Community

Build a community profile containing information and data about Queensland's first nation peoples and the communities they live in.

Key departmental documents

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Pearson v the State of Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced an in principle settlement in the matter of Pearson v the State of Queensland. Read more

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The Kookaburra is an eBulletin providing updates about Queensland Government services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. If you would like to receive The Kookaburra, please follow the link to subscribe or read the latest edition.