Effective governance and leadership, and recognition and incorporation of Indigenous models of governance, play an essential part in successfully overcoming the social, economic, and health disadvantages and development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In 2005, the Federal government implemented a new Indigenous policy, abolishing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and transferring to mainstream government departments the responsibility for the delivery of services to Indigenous communities (Reilly, 2006, 403. This current policy appears as a result has avoided any mention of Indigenous governance and yet aims to alleviate Indigenous disadvantage. It is argued that in order to achieve such results, the …show more content…
Therefore as a result Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are able to "collectively organise themselves to achieve the things that are important to them" (Reconciliation Australia, 2012). By using the models and frameworks of Indigenous governance, the outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders become greatly improved, where else without it they are "hindered and often prevented from achieving their goals, and thus find it more difficult to break the cycle of welfare dependency, crime and other social and physical problems. "Put simply, effective Indigenous governance is governance that works for Indigenous people" (Australian Human Rights Commission, 2012, 92). Furthermore it is argued that though the three government structures of Indigenous governance, the lives of Indigenous Australians are better understood. Community governance for example allows for leadership that reflects Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander’s traditional and contemporary values, as well as customs and norms. An example of good community governance in addressing the issue of education and employment amongst Indigenous youths is that of the Mirlirrtjarra Mirkrka Palyapayi (Making good food at Warburton School). The program created jobs for Indigenous women, and improved attendance (Australian Human Rights Commission, 2012, 92). Through using the model of governance, the specific circumstances of the community could be addressed and a solution could be devised that would had benefits to the broader community. In addition, Indigenous governance identifies a cultural logic, a shared
In 2005, the Federal government implemented a new Indigenous policy, abolishing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, and transferring to mainstream government departments the responsibility for the delivery of services to Indigenous communities (Reilly, 2006, 403. This current policy appears as a result has avoided any mention of Indigenous governance and yet aims to alleviate Indigenous disadvantage. It is argued that in order to achieve such results, the …show more content…
Therefore as a result Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are able to "collectively organise themselves to achieve the things that are important to them" (Reconciliation Australia, 2012). By using the models and frameworks of Indigenous governance, the outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders become greatly improved, where else without it they are "hindered and often prevented from achieving their goals, and thus find it more difficult to break the cycle of welfare dependency, crime and other social and physical problems. "Put simply, effective Indigenous governance is governance that works for Indigenous people" (Australian Human Rights Commission, 2012, 92). Furthermore it is argued that though the three government structures of Indigenous governance, the lives of Indigenous Australians are better understood. Community governance for example allows for leadership that reflects Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander’s traditional and contemporary values, as well as customs and norms. An example of good community governance in addressing the issue of education and employment amongst Indigenous youths is that of the Mirlirrtjarra Mirkrka Palyapayi (Making good food at Warburton School). The program created jobs for Indigenous women, and improved attendance (Australian Human Rights Commission, 2012, 92). Through using the model of governance, the specific circumstances of the community could be addressed and a solution could be devised that would had benefits to the broader community. In addition, Indigenous governance identifies a cultural logic, a shared