A federal government package aiming to narrow the digital gap for First Nations people across Australia is set to be rolled out nationwide.

The $68 million First Nations Digital inclusion investment aims to boost digital inclusion and digital literacy in Indigenous communities.

Part of the initiative will see up to 52 remote communities in South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory benefit from free publicly accessible Wi-Fi through the $20 million First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program.

The expansion builds on the previous Community Wi-Fi Program, which has already delivered free Wi-Fi to 23 remote communities.

Better digital access means better access to learning, health care and other essential services, especially for people in remote communities, the Federal Government said.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, said digital inclusion is an important part of Closing the Gap.

"Most Australians take for granted their ability to access online services for essentials like healthcare, education and banking," Senator McCarthy said.

"Our investment will ensure more remote First Nations communities can access these same supports."

The federal government has also launched a new national data collection report and public dashboard from the Measuring Digital Inclusion for First Nations Australians project.

Led by Melbourne's RMIT University and Swinburne University of Technology, the 3-year project is improving national data collection on First Nations digital inclusion.

First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group co-chair, Dr Dot West OAM, highlighted the value of the report.

"The release of today's report provides us with new insights into First Nations digital inclusion and how it impacts on communities across Australia," Dr West said.

"It shows the digital divide is still significant, particularly in remote and very remote areas, and that affordability is a challenge for First Nations Australians regardless of where they live."

Data collected through more than 2,800 surveys from major cities, regional towns and remote communities across the country in partnership with First Nations organisations shows while First Nations Australians are highly digitally engaged, this engagement is not evenly spread across the First Nations population.

First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group co-chair, Professor Lyndon Ormond-Parker, said Indigenous Australians remain disadvantaged due to digital exclusion.

"Digital exclusion continues to impact the ability of First Nations Australians to enjoy the social, economic and cultural benefits of being online," Professor Ormond-Parker said.

"We call on governments and industry to consider this data to inform next steps on closing the digital divide, guided by the recommendations in the First Nations Digital Inclusion Roadmap."

Minister for Communications, Anika Wells, said digital connectivity is vital for all Australians to access essential services, run their businesses and stay in touch with loved ones.

"We've seen fantastic benefits for remote communities under our previous community Wi-Fi program, and I'm excited up to 52 additional First Nations communities will benefit as part of the Government's $68 million package for First Nations Digital inclusion," Ms Wells said.

The government said Thursday's announcements complement other initiatives in the $68 million package for First Nations Digital inclusion.