Indigenous Data

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People

Currently, data has not yet been disaggregated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. This decision arises from our profound awareness of the commonly inadequate representation of wellbeing outcomes concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

Aboriginal kid in Australia
Aboriginal kid in Australia
Aboriginal kid in Australia
Aboriginal kid smiling in Australia
Aboriginal kid smiling in Australia
Aboriginal kid smiling in Australia

Indigenous Data Governance Project Work

Establishing Indigenous Data Governance for the Atlas

In 2025, we are undertaking a project with a team of leading researchers in Aboriginal health research to establish a robust Indigenous Data Governance framework for the Atlas. This framework will provide guidance to ensure the culturally sensitive and meaningful integration of data related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

The team are conducting key community and organisation consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia, to ensure the visualisation and application of data in the Atlas accurately reflect community perspectives, values, and desires. This project is anticipated to be completed by end of 2025. Recommendations from the consultation process will inform a final report.

The Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas (ACYWA) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their enduring connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. ACYWA is committed to engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, respecting diversity, and contributing to community development and sustainability.

© 2025 Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas

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The Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas (ACYWA) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their enduring connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. ACYWA is committed to engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, respecting diversity, and contributing to community development and sustainability.

© 2025 Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas

Designed by

The Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas (ACYWA) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their enduring connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. ACYWA is committed to engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, respecting diversity, and contributing to community development and sustainability.

© 2025 Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas

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