Funding   

News
Federal government's National Indigenous Australians Agency slashes funding to Native Title bodies
The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has enacted significant cuts t...
Giovanni Torre 19 Jun 2026
Hanson vows to abolish Indigenous affairs department in fiery National Press Club address
Pauline Hanson has pledged to abolish the National Indigenous Australians Agency...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jun 2026
Indigenous ranger groups call for funding boost as costs rise
Key points: Rising costs are making the work of Indigenous rangers more difficul...
Natasha Clark 12 Jun 2026
More than $100 million in Indigenous funding given to sporting codes since 2019
The federal government department responsible for administering funding for Indi...
Dechlan Brennan 11 Jun 2026
Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid
Australia will provide more support to Pacific nations including funding for upc...
Andrew Brown 13 May 2026
Transparency at the foundation of $842 million in remote NT funding

New Commonwealth funding agreements with Aboriginal organisations delivering services in remote NT will be bound by strict governance and accountability mechanisms to help ensure the $842 million woul...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 24, 2026
Two Northern Territory communities to receive $30 million investment for social and economic development

Two First Nations communities in the Northern Territory will share a $30 million investment for the first round of Aboriginal Investment NT's Collective Impact Initiatives, bolstering long-term econom...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Apr 20, 2026
Noongar council member says advocates overlooked in WA child protection reform

The Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council has welcomed the recent announcement of an extension to the Aboriginal Representative Organisations (ARO's) and further investment into Aboriginal Famil...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Apr 13, 2026
Murray-Darling Cultural Flows funding 'once-in-a-decade opportunity' for First Nations water justice

Aboriginal Organisations in the Murray-Darling Basin have welcomed federal funding for Cultural Flows planning and projects which will "genuinely advance water justice and justice for the Environment"...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 20, 2026
Funding boost for First Nations vocational education and training across NSW

A $100 million joint investment from the Federal and New South Wales governments is set to boost First Nations vocational education and training across NSW ahead of National Closing the Gap Day.

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Mar 18, 2026
Timely support for Red Centre tourism operators

Small local tourism businesses in Central Australia have been offered a financial boost to leverage growing demand for Indigenous experiences in the sector. A $7.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 6, 2026
Funding boost for Aboriginal youth-focused gambling awareness campaigns

Aboriginal youth-led gambling harm awareness campaigns will receive a combined $400,000 in funding, with three community organisations awarded grants last Wednesday to develop culturally relevant soci...

'Nurture for Country' program to help First Nations businesses grow

The success of a pilot funding program in 2025 focused on Aboriginal child protection and cultural learnings has led to the First Nations-focused economic initiative becoming permanent.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 5, 2026
Pilbara businesses thrive from tech-driven investment

Local businesses across the Pilbara can expect investment upwards of $1.3 million to help grow and diversify the region after the state government announced $500,000 in funding on Friday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 27, 2026
Funding program supports First Nations arts, cultural projects across New South Wales

First Nations-led arts and cultural projects which deliver long-lasting outcomes for artists and communities across New South Wales are being supported by the latest round of the state's Creative Nati...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Feb 26, 2026
Future bright for Aboriginal tourism family business after funding boost

A family-owned Aboriginal tourism business has gained funds it hopes will help accelerate its growth across the sector. Rainforest to Bush Cultural Experiences (RTBCE) on Tuesday said $40,000 raised w...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 4, 2026
Fiji moves to overhaul biodiversity finance as BIOFIN workshop begins

Fiji is moving to reform how it finances biodiversity protection, with a BIOFIN validation workshop currently underway to shift from fragmented projects to a coordinated national system.

R
Rebekah Rasmussen Jan 15, 2026
State injects millions into protection of Burrup Peninsula rock art

On WA's Burrup Peninsula, where 50,000-year-old engravings from First Nations people are etched across the rock, Traditional Owners say new funding will help protect one of the world's oldest cultural...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Dec 9, 2025
Load More
@natindigtimes
Article Audio

Disclaimer: This function is AI-generated and therefore may mispronounce.

National Indigenous Times

Disclaimer: This function is AI-generated and therefore may mispronounce.