More than 300 homes across remote South Australia have received upgrades aimed at improving energy efficiency and climate resilience.

On Sunday, the Federal and South Australian governments said 343 homes across seven communities on the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands have received works including ceiling and external wall insulation.

Funded through investment returns from the Housing Australia Future Fund, the upgrades have been carried out in Iwantja (Indulkana), Mimili, Kaltjiti (Fregon), Amata, Pukatja (Ernabella), Kalka and Pipalyatjara.

Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy said housing was an important part of efforts to address the Closing the Gap targets.

"This initiative reflects the shared commitment of the Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments to improve housing for First Nations people in remote communities," she said.

"Importantly, these upgrades are being delivered in partnership with the South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network, in line with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap."

South Australian Deputy Premier and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Kyam Maher said the upgrades would support living conditions and employment opportunities.

"Geographical location should not be a barrier to quality housing, and these upgrades are helping support safe and healthy living — an important element of Closing the Gap," he said.

"These improvements not only aid with energy efficiency, but they also help create economic opportunity for Aboriginal workers in their own communities - delivering vital skills and jobs where they're needed."

The South Australian Government says community engagement is now underway in additional remote communities and homelands to identify local priorities and housing improvements aimed at supporting safe and healthy living.

They are delivering the upgrades in partnership with the South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network (SAACCON), which is involved in project delivery, community engagement and program governance.

The program also supports First Nations employment, with 10 Aboriginal workers involved in delivering the upgrades across the APY Lands.

Two workers at Mimili involved in the ceiling insulation program were subsequently retained by the contractor, and where capacity exists, the work will be delivered by First Nations organisations.

SAACCON Lead Convenor Scott Wilson said the employment component of the program was significant.

"Ten Aboriginal employees contributed to these upgrades across the APY Lands," he said. "That's real employment, real careers and real futures being built.

He said closing the gap was about addressing housing inequality and economic participation together, rather than separately.

"As this work expands to more areas, we are excited to see these employment pathways grow and increase community wealth and growth," Mr Wilson added.

SA Aboriginal Housing Peak Body Interim CEO April Lawrie said remote housing had been overlooked for too long.

"Our new peak body will advocate for sustainable housing that respects our people and our land, putting an end to substandard living conditions," she said.

"The investment gives assurance that houses work, our families are healthy and basic living standards are met for our people in remote communities."