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Visitors to the site may find the information below, on AEMEE, and on industry topics related to AEMEE, interesting and useful.
AEMEE Factsheet
For information on AEMME, in A4 pdf form, download the AEMEE Factsheet.
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Indigenous Economic Development Strategy
The Australian Government has released its Draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan for consultation.
The Government is seeking comments on the strategy and submissions can be provided before the 1 November 2010 either though email at ieds@fahcsia.gov.au or by writing to:
IEDS
Indigenous Economic Development Branch
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services
and Indigenous Affairs
PO Box 7576
Canberra Business Centre, ACT 2610
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For further information on the Indigenous Economic Development Strategy, please visit the wbsite http://www.indigenous.gov.au/About/Pages/IntheNews.aspx
Indigenous students’ guide to postgraduate
scholarships in Australia and overseas
The Indigenous students’ guide to postgraduate scholarships in Australia and overseas is an
easy-to-use guide to over 120 scholarships
across a range of disciplines - architecture,
the arts, business, education, engineering,
government, health, humanities, IT and law.
The Guide provides comprehensive information on each scholarship – including location, financial entitlements, eligibility, selection criteria and the application process.
Personal stories from successful Indigenous postgraduates about what their studies have meant to them, along with helpful advice and tips, will help you decide whether postgraduate study is for you.
To get your copy visit www.auroraproject.com.au or enquire at your Indigenous Higher Education Unit on campus.
Community Engagement and Development Handbook
Community engagement and development are complex and challenging activities.
Companies need to be able to respond and understand social practice, changing community expectations and political contexts. In consultation with key stakeholders, the department of Resources, Energy and Tourism has produced a handbook on Community Engagement and Development. The link below takes you to the handbook which can be viewed electronically or downloaded.
Access the handbook on Resources, Energy and Tourism's website
IBA'S Indigenous Scholarships now open
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) announced on 3 August 2009 the opening of the first round of its Scholarship Fund. The IBA Scholarship Fund aims to provide mature age Indigenous Australians with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in business and finance through education to contribute to economic development in Indigenous communities. IBA Chair, Dr Dawn Casey stated that it is important for Indigenous Australians to set their sights on study and on bringing relevant skills back to their communities.
View IBA's Indigenous Scholarships Media Release
Self-employed Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander People, 2006
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides information on their website regarding Self-Employeed Aboriginal and Terres Strait Islander People from the 2006 Census. Characteristics analysed include age, sex, hours worked, income, industry of employment and occupation.
View the information from the ABS website.
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage
Key indicators 2009
SCRGSP (Steering Committee for the Review of Government
Service Provision) 2009, Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage:
Key Indicators 2009, Productivity Commission, Canberra.
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage 2009 is the fourth report in a series commissioned by heads of Australian governments in 2002, to provide regular reporting against key indicators of Indigenous disadvantage. Download the full 64 page report using the link below.
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