National Indigenous Australians Agency Outcome 1

Entity

Description

Lead the development and implementation of the Australian Government's agenda to support the self-determination and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities through working in partnership and effectively delivering programs

#	Program	Body	Contribution
1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency
1.2	National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.2	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Children and Schooling The objectives of program 1.2 are improved wellbeing, development, access and attainment of education for First Nations children and students, resulting in positive progress on relevant Closing the Gap outcomes
1.3	National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.3	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Safety and Wellbeing The objectives of program 1.3 are improved mental health and physical, emotional and social wellbeing of First Nations peoples, resulting in positive progress on relevant Closing the Gap outcomes
1.4	National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.4	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Culture and Capability The objectives of program 1.4 are to contribute to outcomes in support of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap through contributing to the maintenance of Indigenous cultural expression and conservation, equal participation in the economic and social life of the nation and the improved capabilities of Indigenous organisations
1.5	National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.5	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Remote Australia Strategies The objectives of program 1.5 are to enhance regional governance and local decision-making for investment in remote communities that supports positive progress on relevant Closing the Gap outcomes
1.6	National Indigenous Australians Agency Program 1.6	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Evaluation and Research The objective of program 1.6 is to support the self-determination and aspirations of Indigenous Australians by incorporating evaluation of and research into policies and programs impacting on Indigenous peoples delivered by the NIAA
1.7	National Indigenous Australians Agency Program 1.7	National Indigenous Australians Agency	- Program Support This program is the departmental support program to the activities of the NIAA as directed by government

#	Program	Body	Contribution
1.2	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 1.2	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the NIAA partner with First Nations Ranger groups to deliver biosecurity work that protects Australian agriculture and the northern Australian environment. DAFF, DCCEEW and NIAA also work together to provide opportunities for First Nations communities and land managers to engage with programs funded under the Natural Heritage Trust. \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
2.1	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2.1	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the NIAA partner with First Nations Ranger groups to deliver biosecurity work that protects Australian agriculture and the northern Australian environment. DAFF, DCCEEW and NIAA also work together to provide opportunities for First Nations communities and land managers to engage with programs funded under the Natural Heritage Trust. \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
2.1	Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 2.1	Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water works with the NIAA to provide opportunities for First Nations communities and land managers to engage with the National Landcare Program.
1.1	Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Program 1.1	Department of Employment and Workplace Relations	The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations contributes to Outcome 1 by fostering a productive and competitive labour market through policies and programs that assist job seekers into work, including secure work, and meet employer and industry needs.
1.3	Department of Health and Aged Care Program 1.3	Department of Health and Aged Care	The NIAA works closely with the Department of Health and Aged Care to ensure the effectiveness of First Nations health funding, and that mainstream policy, programs and services deliver benefits to First Nations peoples and communities. The NIAA also provides grants for health, wellbeing and resilience projects; reduced substance misuse and harm minimisation projects; and projects aimed at combating petrol sniffing and the use of other volatile substances.
1.1	Department of Industry, Science and Resources 1.1	Department of Industry, Science and Resources	The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has been consulting with NIAA to ensure activities improve the lives of First Nations peoples. This includes supporting greater access to mainstream business support offerings by First Nations business owners and ensuring that the Buy Australia Plan, Major Project Facilitation Agency, resources projects and the Square Kilometre Array provide opportunities and benefits for First Nations businesses and communities. National Indigenous Australians Agency \|
1.6	Department of Social Services 1.6	Department of Social Services	The Department of Social Services (DSS) has policy responsibility for student payments, including ABSTUDY, which provide financial assistance to First Nations families and students to encourage participation and retention in secondary and tertiary education. Some payments (i.e. Relocation Scholarships and Student Start-up Loans) are subject to mutual exclusion provisions for some scholarships which are administered by the NIAA (i.e. Commonwealth Accommodation Costs Scholarship and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship) preventing double payment for the same period. DSS contributes to the IAS by supporting the development of stronger families and more resilient communities. This includes supporting First Nations families and communities to enjoy similar levels of physical emotional and social wellbeing to that enjoyed by other Australians; supporting families to give children a good start in life; supporting access to affordable housing; and supporting remote strategic investments and remote housing strategies. DSS also contributes to the IAS by supporting eligible First Nations peoples living in nonremote regions with a disability into work. DSS is responsible for leading the Commonwealth’s implementation of three targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, Target 9a (housing), Target 12 (outof-home care), Target 13 (family violence); and the cross-cutting outcome for disability. DSS contributes a range of initiatives and actions toward achieving these targets as set out in the Commonwealth Closing the Gap Implementation Plan (Implementation Plan) \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
1.7	Department of Social Services 1.7	Department of Social Services	The Department of Social Services (DSS) has policy responsibility for student payments, including ABSTUDY, which provide financial assistance to First Nations families and students to encourage participation and retention in secondary and tertiary education. Some payments (i.e. Relocation Scholarships and Student Start-up Loans) are subject to mutual exclusion provisions for some scholarships which are administered by the NIAA (i.e. Commonwealth Accommodation Costs Scholarship and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship) preventing double payment for the same period. DSS contributes to the IAS by supporting the development of stronger families and more resilient communities. This includes supporting First Nations families and communities to enjoy similar levels of physical emotional and social wellbeing to that enjoyed by other Australians; supporting families to give children a good start in life; supporting access to affordable housing; and supporting remote strategic investments and remote housing strategies. DSS also contributes to the IAS by supporting eligible First Nations peoples living in nonremote regions with a disability into work. DSS is responsible for leading the Commonwealth’s implementation of three targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, Target 9a (housing), Target 12 (outof-home care), Target 13 (family violence); and the cross-cutting outcome for disability. DSS contributes a range of initiatives and actions toward achieving these targets as set out in the Commonwealth Closing the Gap Implementation Plan (Implementation Plan) \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
2.1	Department of Social Services 2.1	Department of Social Services	The Department of Social Services (DSS) has policy responsibility for student payments, including ABSTUDY, which provide financial assistance to First Nations families and students to encourage participation and retention in secondary and tertiary education. Some payments (i.e. Relocation Scholarships and Student Start-up Loans) are subject to mutual exclusion provisions for some scholarships which are administered by the NIAA (i.e. Commonwealth Accommodation Costs Scholarship and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship) preventing double payment for the same period. DSS contributes to the IAS by supporting the development of stronger families and more resilient communities. This includes supporting First Nations families and communities to enjoy similar levels of physical emotional and social wellbeing to that enjoyed by other Australians; supporting families to give children a good start in life; supporting access to affordable housing; and supporting remote strategic investments and remote housing strategies. DSS also contributes to the IAS by supporting eligible First Nations peoples living in nonremote regions with a disability into work. DSS is responsible for leading the Commonwealth’s implementation of three targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, Target 9a (housing), Target 12 (outof-home care), Target 13 (family violence); and the cross-cutting outcome for disability. DSS contributes a range of initiatives and actions toward achieving these targets as set out in the Commonwealth Closing the Gap Implementation Plan (Implementation Plan) \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
3.1	Department of Social Services 3.1	Department of Social Services	The Department of Social Services (DSS) has policy responsibility for student payments, including ABSTUDY, which provide financial assistance to First Nations families and students to encourage participation and retention in secondary and tertiary education. Some payments (i.e. Relocation Scholarships and Student Start-up Loans) are subject to mutual exclusion provisions for some scholarships which are administered by the NIAA (i.e. Commonwealth Accommodation Costs Scholarship and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship) preventing double payment for the same period. DSS contributes to the IAS by supporting the development of stronger families and more resilient communities. This includes supporting First Nations families and communities to enjoy similar levels of physical emotional and social wellbeing to that enjoyed by other Australians; supporting families to give children a good start in life; supporting access to affordable housing; and supporting remote strategic investments and remote housing strategies. DSS also contributes to the IAS by supporting eligible First Nations peoples living in nonremote regions with a disability into work. DSS is responsible for leading the Commonwealth’s implementation of three targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, Target 9a (housing), Target 12 (outof-home care), Target 13 (family violence); and the cross-cutting outcome for disability. DSS contributes a range of initiatives and actions toward achieving these targets as set out in the Commonwealth Closing the Gap Implementation Plan (Implementation Plan) \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
4.1	Department of Social Services 4.1	Department of Social Services	The Department of Social Services (DSS) has policy responsibility for student payments, including ABSTUDY, which provide financial assistance to First Nations families and students to encourage participation and retention in secondary and tertiary education. Some payments (i.e. Relocation Scholarships and Student Start-up Loans) are subject to mutual exclusion provisions for some scholarships which are administered by the NIAA (i.e. Commonwealth Accommodation Costs Scholarship and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship) preventing double payment for the same period. DSS contributes to the IAS by supporting the development of stronger families and more resilient communities. This includes supporting First Nations families and communities to enjoy similar levels of physical emotional and social wellbeing to that enjoyed by other Australians; supporting families to give children a good start in life; supporting access to affordable housing; and supporting remote strategic investments and remote housing strategies. DSS also contributes to the IAS by supporting eligible First Nations peoples living in nonremote regions with a disability into work. DSS is responsible for leading the Commonwealth’s implementation of three targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, Target 9a (housing), Target 12 (outof-home care), Target 13 (family violence); and the cross-cutting outcome for disability. DSS contributes a range of initiatives and actions toward achieving these targets as set out in the Commonwealth Closing the Gap Implementation Plan (Implementation Plan) \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
1.1	Services Australia 1.1	Services Australia	Payments and services under the IAS are delivered by Services Australia under a number of First Nations specific and mainstream programs. \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
1.2	Services Australia 1.2	Services Australia	Payments and services under the IAS are delivered by Services Australia under a number of First Nations specific and mainstream programs. \| National Indigenous Australians Agency
1.3	Services Australia 1.3	Services Australia	Payments and services under the IAS are delivered by Services Australia under a number of First Nations specific and mainstream programs. \| National Indigenous Australians Agency

Contributing programs

Appropriations

Appropriation	Appropriation subtype	2023-24	2022-23
Appropriation	Appropriation subtype	Budget Estimate	Estimated Actual
	Special Accounts	1,534,945,000.00	1,674,371,000.00
Administered	Non-operating	0.00	0.00
Administered	Operating	1,768,605,000.00	1,721,112,000.00
Administered	Special Appropriation	79,600,000.00	75,355,000.00
Administered	Special Purpose Payments	3,635,000.00	3,635,000.00
Administered	Assets and Liabilities	0.00	0.00
Administered	Subtotal	1,851,840,000.00	1,800,102,000.00
Departmental	External Revenue	13,456,000.00	13,217,000.00
Departmental	Non-operating	0.00	0.00
Departmental	Operating	346,848,000.00	396,519,000.00
Departmental	Special Appropriation	0.00	0.00
Departmental	Equity Injections	2,101,000.00	2,101,000.00
Departmental	Subtotal	362,405,000.00	411,837,000.00
	Total	3,749,190,000.00	3,886,310,000.00

	Body	Outcome	Outcome owner	Contribution
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Attorney-General's Department Outcome 1	Attorney-General's Department	The Attorney-General's Department is supported by these partner agencies in ensuring a just and secure society, including an effective and efficient justice system, through: * enhancement and collection of legal assistance data * supporting native title representative bodies and native title service providers and prescribed bodies corporate within the native title system * administration of programs to support persons experiencing or fleeing violence or abuse, including domestic and family violence, human trafficking and modern slavery * administering or delivering funding to: o support access to justice, including access to justice for Indigenous people and resolution of family matters o support state and territory efforts to improve justice outcomes for First Nations Australians through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy o provide free legal support to organisations assisting survivors of institutional child sexual abuse to apply for the National Redress Scheme o support ongoing legal assistance programs to states and territories under the Federation Funding Agreements Framework.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Outcome 1	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	DAFF, DCCEEW and NIAA work together to provide opportunities for Indigenous communities and land managers to engage with the National Landcare Program programs funded under the Natural Heritage Trust.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Outcome 2	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	DAFF and NIAA partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ranger groups to deliver biosecurity work that protects Australian agriculture and the northern Australian environment.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Outcome 2	Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	The department and the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) work together to provide opportunities for First Nations communities and land managers to engage with the National Landcare Program. The department and the NIAA work cooperatively on the Indigenous Protected Areas Program, the Murray-Darling Basin Indigenous River Rangers Program and on First Nations-led measures to deliver Reef Plan 2050 outcomes.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Education Outcome 1	Department of Education	The linked programs contribute to Outcome 1 by supporting First Nations students’ school attendance, improved educational outcomes and access to further education, training and employment.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Social Services Outcome 1	Department of Social Services	Various payments and concessions under this Outcome are delivered through the above linked program administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of the Treasury Outcome 1	Department of the Treasury	Treasury Outcome 1 contributes to the following programs by making payments to the states and territories under National Partnership agreements, National Specific Purpose Payments (SPP) and bilateral agreements that support the delivery of the programs.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Director of National Parks Outcome 1	Director of National Parks	The DNP is working with the National Indigenous Australians Agency to grow tourism within Kakadu National Park, with funding of $35 million. The DNP will invest $92.8 million over four years for essential infrastructure in Mutitjulu community. The funding will benefit Mutitjulu (~350-400 people) and smaller outstation communities which rely on Mutitjulu for social and economic cohesion. This funding directly contributes to achieving outcomes under the Community Infrastructure target under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap for First Nations people in and around Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Services Australia Outcome 1	Services Australia	Outcome 1 contributes to the linked programs above by the provision of a range of information, services and payments on behalf of the entities listed within Australia and where applicable, overseas.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.2	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Education Outcome 1	Department of Education	The linked programs contribute to Outcome 1 by supporting First Nations students’ school attendance, improved educational outcomes and access to further education, training and employment.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.2	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Social Services Outcome 1	Department of Social Services	Mutual exclusion provisions are shared between scholarships administered by the National Indigenous Australian Agency and scholarships administered under this Outcome. Mutual obligation requirements for various payments are linked under this Outcome. Department of Veterans' Affairs
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.2	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Social Services Outcome 2	Department of Social Services	These linked programs support Government efforts to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children receive a healthy and safe start to life; and families and communities can access responsive, connected and fit-for-purpose services. These linked programs also contribute to this Outcome by supporting remote strategic investments. The Department of the Treasury
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.2	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of the Treasury Outcome 1	Department of the Treasury	Treasury Outcome 1 contributes to the following programs by making payments to the states and territories under National Partnership agreements, National Specific Purpose Payments (SPP) and bilateral agreements that support the delivery of the programs.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.3	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Attorney-General's Department Outcome 1	Attorney-General's Department	The Attorney-General's Department is supported by these partner agencies in ensuring a just and secure society, including an effective and efficient justice system, through: * enhancement and collection of legal assistance data * supporting native title representative bodies and native title service providers and prescribed bodies corporate within the native title system * administration of programs to support persons experiencing or fleeing violence or abuse, including domestic and family violence, human trafficking and modern slavery * administering or delivering funding to: o support access to justice, including access to justice for Indigenous people and resolution of family matters o support state and territory efforts to improve justice outcomes for First Nations Australians through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy o provide free legal support to organisations assisting survivors of institutional child sexual abuse to apply for the National Redress Scheme o support ongoing legal assistance programs to states and territories under the Federation Funding Agreements Framework.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.3	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Social Services Outcome 2	Department of Social Services	These linked programs support Government efforts to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children receive a healthy and safe start to life; and families and communities can access responsive, connected and fit-for-purpose services. These linked programs also contribute to this Outcome by supporting remote strategic investments. The Department of the Treasury
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.3	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of the Treasury Outcome 1	Department of the Treasury	Treasury Outcome 1 contributes to the following programs by making payments to the states and territories under National Partnership agreements, National Specific Purpose Payments (SPP) and bilateral agreements that support the delivery of the programs.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.4	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Attorney-General's Department Outcome 1	Attorney-General's Department	The Attorney-General's Department is supported by these partner agencies in ensuring a just and secure society, including an effective and efficient justice system, through: * enhancement and collection of legal assistance data * supporting native title representative bodies and native title service providers and prescribed bodies corporate within the native title system * administration of programs to support persons experiencing or fleeing violence or abuse, including domestic and family violence, human trafficking and modern slavery * administering or delivering funding to: o support access to justice, including access to justice for Indigenous people and resolution of family matters o support state and territory efforts to improve justice outcomes for First Nations Australians through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy o provide free legal support to organisations assisting survivors of institutional child sexual abuse to apply for the National Redress Scheme o support ongoing legal assistance programs to states and territories under the Federation Funding Agreements Framework.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.4	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Social Services Outcome 2	Department of Social Services	The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of DSS, makes National Partnership payments to the states for Social Impact Investment and other agreements.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.4	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of the Treasury Outcome 1	Department of the Treasury	Treasury Outcome 1 contributes to the following programs by making payments to the states and territories under National Partnership agreements, National Specific Purpose Payments (SPP) and bilateral agreements that support the delivery of the programs.
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.5	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of Social Services Outcome 2	Department of Social Services	These linked programs support Government efforts to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children receive a healthy and safe start to life; and families and communities can access responsive, connected and fit-for-purpose services. These linked programs also contribute to this Outcome by supporting remote strategic investments. The Department of the Treasury
National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.5	National Indigenous Australians Agency	Department of the Treasury Outcome 1	Department of the Treasury	Treasury Outcome 1 contributes to the following programs by making payments to the states and territories under National Partnership agreements, National Specific Purpose Payments (SPP) and bilateral agreements that support the delivery of the programs.